WALKING CALORIE
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Walking for Weight Loss
Walking is one of the most sustainable and evidence-backed forms of physical activity for long-term health and weight management. It is low-impact, requires no equipment, and can be maintained indefinitely. Regular brisk walking at 5–6 km/h burns approximately 280–360 calories per hour for a 70–80kg adult. Over weeks and months, consistent daily walking produces meaningful calorie deficits and cardiovascular adaptations.
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Built by Ren Martin
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories do you burn walking 1km?
A 70–80kg adult burns approximately 55–65 calories per kilometre at a moderate walking pace. This varies with body weight (heavier individuals burn more) and terrain (uphill burns significantly more). Running the same distance burns roughly 40% more calories than walking.
How does walking compare to running for calorie burn?
Per kilometre covered, running and walking burn a similar number of calories — approximately 60–80 kcal per km for a 70kg person. However, running covers distance faster, so it burns more calories per unit of time. Walking is more sustainable for long durations, making it highly effective for increasing total daily energy expenditure (NEAT) without the recovery cost of running.
Does incline walking significantly increase calorie burn?
Yes. Walking on a 10% incline increases calorie burn by approximately 25–40% compared to flat walking at the same speed. This makes incline treadmill walking one of the most time-efficient low-impact exercises for calorie burn — comparable to light jogging but with much lower impact on joints.
How far do you need to walk to burn 500 calories?
At a moderate pace (4.8 km/h), a 75kg adult burns approximately 60 calories per kilometre, meaning roughly 8–9 km to burn 500 calories. At a brisk pace, the per-kilometre burn increases and time decreases. Adding uphill terrain significantly increases calorie expenditure per kilometre.