Jakarta –
Stubborn belly fat is sometimes a big obstacle in the weight loss process. Apart from disturbing your appearance, excess fat in the stomach also has the risk of causing fatal diseases because the excess fat is around the internal organs.
Not only changing diet, physical activity is also important in the weight loss process. Not many people realize that an activity as simple as walking has huge benefits for eliminating stubborn belly fat.
One effective way to reduce a bloated stomach is to regularly do aerobic or cardio exercise. Walking is one of them.
Quoted from Healthlinea small study revealed that women with obesity who walked for 50-70 minutes three times a week for 12 weeks experienced a decrease in waist circumference and body fat on average.
Fat under the skin (subcutaneous) and fat in the abdominal cavity (visceral) were significantly reduced in the exercise group compared to the control group.
Other studies also reveal similar things. Researchers found that people who went on a calorie-controlled diet and walked for one hour five times a week for 12 weeks were able to reduce waist circumference and body fat compared to people who dieted alone.
Not only does it help reduce belly fat, walking is also good for helping burn calories. People who actively engage in physical activity burn more calories compared to those who are sedentary.
Another study measured the number of calories burned by people of average fitness level after briskly walking 5 km/h or running 9.5 km/h for one mile (1.6 km).
The results of the study showed that those who walked fast burned around 90 calories for every 1.6 km. Although running burns significantly more calories, on average it only burns 23 calories more per mile.
To increase the intensity of your walk and burn more calories, try walking on a hilly or slightly uphill path.
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2024-02-13 22:27:22
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