{"id":134237,"date":"2025-07-08T14:55:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T09:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/?p=134237"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:04:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T07:34:54","slug":"no-gym-no-problem-7-most-effective-types-of-walks-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/no-gym-no-problem-7-most-effective-types-of-walks-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"No Gym, No Problem: 7 Most Effective Types of Walks For Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134240\" title=\"No Gym, No Problem: 7 Most Effective Types of Walks For Weight Loss\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2449047669.jpg\" alt=\"Weight Loss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2449047669.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2449047669-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2449047669-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2449047669-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for an easy, affordable way for weight loss? Walking could be just what you&#8217;re looking for. You can do it anywhere, get the desired results, and you don&#8217;t need any special equipment. However, not all walks will provide the same fitness benefits.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFew studies suggest that some walks will help you burn more calories, reduce belly fat, and improve your metabolism faster than others\u201d [1].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re wondering how to lose weight by walking, we&#8217;ve got you covered. These 7 types of walks will boost your fat loss potential and help you stick with walking without relying on strenuous workouts from month to month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Let&#8217;s take a closer look at these 7 very effective types of walks for quicker and effective weight loss: <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1.) Nordic Walking: A Full Body Fat Burner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/categories\/fitness-supplements\/weight-management-8?utm_source=Googlefeed&amp;utm_medium=Articles&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_management\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_201406277.jpg\" alt=\"uphill walk\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_201406277.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_201406277-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_201406277-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_201406277-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you walk with poles, you are using your poles, so you are also activating your upper body at the same time. It turns your regular walk into a full-body walk that&#8217;s easy to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why does it work?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works 90% of your muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns up to 40% more calories than walking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For improved posture benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less impact on your joints.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nordic walking is especially good for people with knee pain or older adults looking to preserve their joints by burning fat in a lower-strain environment [2].<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/information\/tata-1mg-weightwise-medically-supervised-doctor-led-weight-management-program?srsltid=AfmBOorXY5mez8XjfAme3C8OoK0_SBmvGrc4rE1ko82xQeMd1JHPQV_Q&amp;wpsrc=Google+Organic+Search?utm_source=Googlefeed%20&amp;utm_medium=Articles&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_wise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Tata 1mg\u2019s Weight Management Program and manage lifestyle diseases with healthy, sustainable weight loss. Start your journey now!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Japanese Pyramid Walking or Interval Walking\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_141054316.jpg\" alt=\"walki\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_141054316.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_141054316-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_141054316-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_141054316-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by HIIT, interval walking alternates between segments of fast walking and slow walking. A study from Japan showed that this method can significantly improve your endurance and help you lose body weight even quicker [3].\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try this pattern:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk fast for 3 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recover with slow walking for 2 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By walking this way, you&#8217;ll improve your metabolism and you&#8217;ll burn calories even after your walk has ended, a phenomenon called the afterburn effect.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3.\u00a0 Brisk Walking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28595-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Brisk walking\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28595-2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28595-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28595-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28595-2-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to know how to lose weight by walking without needing extra stuff?\u00a0 Just pick up your pace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brisk walking means walking at a pace of around 4\u20136 km\/h, meaning talking is easy but singing is not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of brisk walking:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves heart health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burn belly fat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves mood and energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can, aim for 30\u201345 minutes per day, 5 times a week, for weight loss goals.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Inclined Walking or Uphill Hiking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2492589821.jpg\" alt=\"treadmill walk\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2492589821.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2492589821-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2492589821-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2492589821-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it be walking uphill or walking on a treadmill incline, both elevated walking routines create more resistance and burn more calories than walking on flat ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why it&#8217;s effective:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tone thighs, glutes, and calves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns 17-32% more calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases lower body strength\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of walk also has an increased fat-burning component, especially fat around the abdomen and hips [4].<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Weighted Walking for Strength and Fat Burning\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2510930845.jpg\" alt=\"weight walking\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2510930845.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2510930845-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2510930845-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2510930845-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can turn a simple walk into a calorie-burning workout by adding light weights (ankle weights or wrist weights).<\/p>\n<p><b>Why it works:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns an additional 10-20% of calories\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates lean muscle mass\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases bone and joint strength<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with .5-1 kg weights. Eventually, this walk can be used as both a weight-loss exercise and simultaneously as a strength and endurance exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Backwards Walking and Figure 8 Walking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2594623859.jpg\" alt=\"walking\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2594623859.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2594623859-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2594623859-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2594623859-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re up for a challenge to your brain and want to burn fat, walk backward or define one or two figure 8 shapes while walking.<\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretches and uses underutilized muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases coordination and agility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns 6 <\/span><b>METS <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(metabolic equivalent of task-METs are a measure of energy expenditure\/level of activity)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like to throw a challenge into the mix and increase brain and body coordination, this is a very good walking discipline to engage in and be active!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Mindful or Chi Walking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1360680593.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1360680593.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1360680593-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1360680593-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1360680593-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mindful walking draws inspiration from meditation and Tai Chi. It emphasizes posture, proper breathing, and slow and deliberate movements.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why is it helpful for weight loss?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the stress hormones that store fat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulates digestion and blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports healthy habits and lifestyle modifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindful walking combines more than just the physical. It can soothe your nervous system, help with awareness, and bolster your emotional well-being [5].<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts: Lose Weight through Walking (The Smart Way)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2493001933.jpg\" alt=\"walking- weight loss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2493001933.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2493001933-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2493001933-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2493001933-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are currently seeking how to lose weight through walking, these 7 styles convey that you don\u2019t need a gym or strenuous workouts in order to effectively lose weight. From speed walking, interval walking, and even mindful walking, you have so many options for burning calories and improving your fitness journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be mindful; start with what is comfortable and build up, and avoid overextending yourself at the start. Also, for the best comprehensive efforts, make sure that you are incorporating a healthy diet, drinking lots of water, and sleeping! Remember, the most effective walks for losing weight are the ones you enjoy and can practice regularly!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>FAQs <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; color: #1d1d1d;\">-What type of walking is best for rapid weight loss?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power walking, or brisk walking at a steady pace, burns more calories and is the most effective walking exercise for losing weight rapidly. Walk at least 30 minutes a day.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">-Can I lose belly fat by walking every day?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! Walking consistently at least once daily, ideally uphill or interval walking, reduces overall body fat, including belly fat, when combined with a healthy, balanced diet. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><br \/>\n-What time of day is best to walk for weight loss?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking in the morning may increase metabolism and fat burning throughout the day, allowing for sustainable walking later in the day, and helping to curb late-day snacking. The most important aspect of walking is consistency, more than the time of day. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><br \/>\n-Can I lose weight walking only without a diet?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking can help with calorie metabolism and ultimately weight loss, but combining walking with healthy, calorie-controlled eating helps promote faster, more effective weight loss. The weight loss progress and reduction of body fat may be slower without diet changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per our expert, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/editorial-policy-processes\/dr.-rajeev-sharma-90\">Dr Rajeev Sharma<\/a>,<\/strong> \u201c<em>Walking 10,000-12,000 steps a day but keeping in mind to spread those throughout the day is essential. In our sedentary lifestyle, getting up after every <strong>55 minutes for 5 minutes<\/strong> helps keep the metabolism active&#8221;.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(The article is written by\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/editorial-policy-processes\/deepa-sarkar-95\"><b>Deepa Sarkar, Medical Writer<\/b><\/a><b>, and reviewed by\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/editorial-policy-processes\/monalisa-deka-18\"><b>Monalisa Deka, Senior Health Content Editor<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Recommended Reads<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/tirezeptide-your-new-ally-in-fighting-obesity\/\">Tirezeptide: Your New Ally In Fighting Obesity?<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/trying-to-lose-weight-heres-why-oats-should-be-your-new-best-friend\/\"><strong>Trying to Lose Weight? Here\u2019s Why Oats Should Be Your New Best Friend<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>References<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hijikata Y, Yamada S. Walking just after a meal seems to be more effective for weight loss than waiting for one hour to walk after a meal. Int J Gen Med [Internet]. 2011;4:447\u201350. Available from: http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.2147\/IJGM.S18837<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Muollo V, Rossi AP, Milanese C, Zamboni M, Rosa R, Schena F, et al. Prolonged unsupervised Nordic walking and walking exercise following six months of supervision in adults with overweight and obesity: A randomised clinical trial. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis [Internet]. 2021;31(4):1247\u201356. Available from: http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1016\/j.numecd.2020.12.012<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Karstoft K, Winding K, Knudsen SH, Nielsen JS, Thomsen C, Pedersen BK, et al. The effects of free-living interval-walking training on glycemic control, body composition, and physical fitness in type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized, controlled trial. Diabetes Care [Internet]. 2013;36(2):228\u201336. Available from: http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.2337\/dc12-0658<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Wong MWH, Davis DW, Perez OR, Weyers B, Green DM, Garcia AV, et al. An exploratory study comparing the metabolic responses between the 12-3-30 treadmill workout and self-paced treadmill running. Int J Exerc Sci [Internet]. 2025;18(6):56\u201364. Available from: http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.70252\/UBIX5911<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Teut M, Roesner EJ, Ortiz M, Reese F, Binting S, Roll S, et al. Mindful walking in psychologically distressed individuals: a randomized controlled trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med [Internet]. 2013;2013:489856. 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