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Walking THE BEST WAY TO fitness

In an hour you could, depending on your weight, burn around…

250 calories if you stepped it up to a moderate three miles per hour

170 calories walking at a leisurely two miles per hour pace

300 calories when you hit a brisk four miles per hour

HOW IT HELPS YOUR BODY

It’s simply one of the best ways to keep you healthy – it dips your blood pressure, strengthens your bones, recovers your waistline, raises your spirits and, if you start out right, it can spark a love affair with the simplest fitness regime on the planet.

It’s a great energy-booster

Studies have shown that if you’re tired, working out at a rate of about six out of 10 for exertion is the sweet spot that makes you feel alert without sapping your energy reserves and leaving you feeling fatigued afterwards. A brisk walk measures about six out of 10 for effort.

It helps regulate your hormones

Women who walk after menopause lower their risk of breast

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