Step up to slim down: Your walking road map

Written by: Deepa

5 August 2025

Walking for weight loss, how many steps do you really need.

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Walking is not just for beginners! In fact, it is one of the most underrated fat burning activities! Lets get to how many steps you can take to lose kilos & live longer.

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Walking 10,000 steps a day improves cardiovascular health, increases the number of calories burned, and raises metabolism. For sustainable fat loss and longevity, aim to consistently reach this number.

Shoot for the Magic 10,000 Steps

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If you want to notice weight loss a bit quicker, slowly build up to 12,000-15,000 steps a day! This number of steps maximizes fat-burning potential and will also build some endurance.

Want to Lose Weight Faster? Walk 12,000-15,000 Steps

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A 15-minute walk after meals, particularly after dinner, helps to regulate blood sugar levels, improve digestion, and enhance abdominal fat loss.

Walk After Meals to Burn Fat Better

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Utilize a fitness band or smartphone app to count your daily steps. Seeing your numbers will keep you motivated and accountable.

Develop a Pedometer or Fitness Tracker Habit

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There’s no need to walk for one long hour. You can do three or four short walks of 10-15 minutes each throughout the day! Every step counts.

Break It Up

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Pick up the pace a little! Walking briskly for at least thirty minutes a day will not only burn more calories that way, but it will also be highly beneficial for your heart health.

Walk Briskly

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Walking alone will do very little good if you have a poor diet. If you start walking and are not eating lean protein, fiber-rich foods, and drinking lots of water, you will not begin to notice the transformation!

Bonus tip – Walk & Eat Right

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