This Is How Fast You Have to Walk to Lose Weight and Build Muscle, According to a Trainer (Today)
"Brisk walking provides a wide range of health benefits for both your physical and mental health," Mansour said. "Additionally, brisk walking is an effective way to manage weight and improve body composition." She defined brisk walking, aka power walking, as 3-4 mph. Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., CEO of the American Council on Exercise, agreed, noting that 3 mph is a good speed to start if you're walking for weight loss.
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“Increasing your stamina and endurance usually means you’re increasing your cardiorespiratory fitness, or VO2 max,” says Sabrena Jo, Ph.D., director of science and research for the American Council on Exercise. This has benefits that go beyond letting you feel less wiped out doing everyday activities, says Jo. “A large bank of evidence shows that people who have higher cardiorespiratory endurance or aerobic fitness resist chronic disease and have a lower mortality rate.”
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Rachel MacPherson, an American Council of Exercise-certified personal trainer, performance specialist and Garage Gym Reviews expert, explains that muscle is metabolically active, meaning it burns calories even at rest. Although the effect is small, it's significant and does add up over time. "This also helps to counteract the decline of metabolism and muscle mass as you age, which can contribute to middle-age weight gain," she says.
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General information and tips to better understand and follow the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
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Definitions and examples of commonly used terms regarding physical activity.
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Introduction to two tools to help individuals determine if they are moving at a moderate intensity.
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A quick list of different physical activity components, including aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening activity and balance.
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A handout reviewing two additional components of physical activity, bone-strengthening and flexibility activities.
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