You don’t need a fancy gym membership, a lot of expensive equipment or anything else to lose weight. You don’t need pills or to be on a special diet either. Many overweight people, especially those who have arthritis or other problems have already discovered the benefits of walking. The idea is to have a brisk walk at a pace that gets your heart rate going.
The fact is that you won’t lose much weight by just ambling or strolling along. You need to walk at a rapid pace and keep it up for at last an hour. The faster your heart pumps the more weight you will lose. The secret is -- the more you walk the more lean muscle you will develop.
So how much weight can you lose by walking. When it comes to losing weight it is the amount of distance that you cover that matters. You can expect to lose at least one pound a week by walking at a moderate pace for at least a half an hour to an hour a week. Another bonus is that walking can help keep your immune system in good working order.
