5 proven ways to lose weight by walking

What if someone told you that you could lose weight while being in a great mood and socializing?

It’s one of the many benefits of walking which is not only cost-effective but a very powerful way to shed that extra kilos and boost your confidence.

From fighting off small diseases, seasonal allergies and decreasing lifestyle diseases, walking comes with multiple benefits that last a lifetime and, in some cases, also increase the lifespan of an individual.

A team of scientists from Harvard University conducted an in-depth study involving more than 12,000 people to understand how 32 obesity-related genes impact body weight.

Interestingly, their research revealed that those who engaged in daily brisk walking for approximately one hour managed to reduce the impact of obesity-related genes by a whopping 50 percent.

You do not need to pressure yourself to walk 10,000 steps a day. Instead, you can easily burn 200 to 300 calories by just creating a 30-minute window in your daily routine for walking.

Some of the additional benefits of walking are: