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Has anyone lost weight walking 10000 steps a day?

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Probably, sure. Walking is a form of low-impact exercise and it helps burn calories. If you pair regular walks with a caloric deficient, that would help you shed a few pounds. Remember, it isn't only the number of steps you take; your nutrition and diet are extremely important if you're trying to lose weight.

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How can I get more steps fast?

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Try taking up a sport that involves walking. For instance, hiking, playing tennis, and playing golf will really increase your step count. Play with a friend or group of friends to make the activity more fun.

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What if the weather really is too terrible to spend that length of time outside without getting sick, and you don't have access to a running machine? Do you just pace around the house for a couple of hours?

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Pacing around the house is fine. Walking around stores or a mall would work too.

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What is the distance in 10,000 steps?

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An average person has a stride length of approximately 2.1 to 2.5 feet. That means that it takes over 2,000 steps to walk one mile, 10,000 steps would be almost 5 miles.

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Should the 10000 steps be taken in one go I mean I do that but I do it in parts like 3500 in morning 2500 in afternoon and 4000 in evening is that ok im supposed to do it in one go?

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You do not have to walk 10,000 steps in a single walk. Spreading out your steps throughout the day is a much better option.

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How am I supposed to cook, clean, help a child with homework from 3:30PM til 8:00PM and take care of a household and walk 10,000 steps a day?

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Do your steps as you handle your duties. It's bound to help you burn 2% more calories. While cleaning, you can play peppy music that will make you dance. You will use most of your muscles and take more steps.

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How long does it take to walk 5 miles?

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At an average pace of 3 miles per hour, walking five miles takes around 100 minutes.

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1 mile is how many kilometers?

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1 mile is approximately 1.61 km.

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If I have a long streak of 10,000 steps a day, how can I keep it up when I am sick?

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You need to rest when you're sick, so prioritize getting well first. When you're healthy again, see if you can still do 10,000 steps a day. If not, then focus on rebuilding your strength and endurance and use these steps to get back into shape. If you want to continue when you're sick, then continue, but don't overwork yourself when sick.

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