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How Many Calories Do You Burn While Walking?

Jennifer Mayers by Jennifer Mayers
April 19, 2024
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Walking is a simple yet effective way to stay active and improve your overall health. Not only does it help to keep you physically fit, but it also burns calories and aids in weight loss. But just how many calories do you burn while walking? Let’s delve into the science behind it.

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Factors Influencing Calorie Burn

The number of calories you burn while walking depends on a variety of factors, including:

  • Your weight: The heavier you are, the more calories you burn while walking.
  • Your walking speed: Walking at a faster pace increases your calorie burn.
  • The terrain: Walking uphill or on uneven surfaces requires more effort and thus burns more calories.
  • Your walking form: Maintaining good posture and swinging your arms can increase your calorie burn.
  • Your age and gender: Older individuals and males generally burn fewer calories while walking.

Calculating Calories Burned

There are several formulas that can be used to estimate the calories burned while walking. One common formula is the MET method, which stands for Metabolic Equivalent of Task. This method takes into account your weight, walking speed, and the duration of your walk. By multiplying your weight in kilograms by the MET value of walking, you can calculate the calories burned per minute. Multiplying this by the duration of your walk gives you the total calories burned.

Example Calculation

Let’s say you weigh 70 kilograms and walk at a pace of 4 kilometers per hour for 30 minutes. The MET value for walking is typically around 3.6. Using the formula, you can calculate the calories burned per minute:

Calories burned per minute = MET value x (Weight in kg / 200)

Calories burned per minute = 3.6 x (70 / 200) = 1.26 calories

Multiplying this by the duration of your walk:

Total calories burned = Calories burned per minute x Duration

Total calories burned = 1.26 calories x 30 minutes = 37.8 calories

While the exact number of calories you burn while walking can vary based on the factors mentioned above, it is still a great form of exercise for calorie burning and overall health. So lace up your walking shoes and start walking towards a healthier you!

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    Hey, I'm Jennifer, your twenty-something runner hooked on cardio! With a passion for pounding the pavement, I specialize in training for marathons and half marathons. Let's hit the road and chase those goals together!

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