But only if your diet is in order. To be honest, the 80% or more of weight loss results comes from diet. Even when training intensely, diet is where the majority of weight loss results come from.
I used to believe that exercise was the fastest route to fat loss, but I was wrong!
1. Exercise is for health...and to maintain or to grow muscle.
2. Diet is for health...and weight loss.
If you think in terms of the health benefits of exercise and that weight loss results from diet, you will get much better results. Think of diet as the cornerstone of weight loss and exercise as a way to "assist" your diet.
This mind-set will make a huge difference in your ability to lose weight.
So Where Does Walking Fit Into All of This?
Walking is probably one of the most healthy physical activities that a person can do...plus it is enjoyable!
The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports - had this to say:
1. Walking reduces inflammation (preventing hardening of the arteries)
(So even if you exercise intensely, you need to add walking to your routine for maximum heath.)
I used to discount walking as an activity for people who were not fit enough for "real" exercise, but I was mistaken. Walking is actually necessary for optimum health...even for someone like me who trains 4-5 times per week.
