There is a way to burn fat! Walking 10,000 steps a day can help you lose weight and keep your brain active

The standard for an appropriate length of walking per day is 60.90 minutes in terms of time, which is 10,000 steps if converted into steps. There are pedometers available on the market these days, so you might want to make use of them.

However, the calories burned by walking are actually very few. An adult male only burns 300 calories every 60 minutes of walking. Some people may think, "In this case, there is no point in walking." However, we cannot say that it is a waste of effort just because the calorie consumption is not much. Because the action of walking has the effect of transporting oxygen and blood to every part of the body, from feet to head.

Walking can help burn fat

Walking is a relatively simple exercise, so it can improve cardiopulmonary function without causing too much stress. Walking is an aerobic exercise that can promote the function of the heart and lungs and transport fresh blood to all parts of the body.

In addition, circulating blood throughout the body is a huge burden on the heart. Especially the feet, which are farthest from the heart, are prone to poor blood circulation. However, the muscles in the feet have the function of pumping blood. By walking, the muscles in the feet can drive blood flow and improve blood circulation.

The oxygen inhaled into the body while walking can burn the fat or glycogen accumulated in the body. If you continue walking, you can slowly increase your muscle mass, which will also increase your basal metabolic rate and help burn fat. It can also continuously deliver fresh oxygen to the brain. As blood flows smoothly and blood volume increases, the brain's functions are gradually activated.

In addition, walking is also expected to bring various benefits such as preventing lifestyle diseases, relieving stress, and beautifying. Just thinking that "walking really has many benefits" should greatly boost your motivation. Start walking today!

This article is from the Human Think Tank "Japanese Doctors' Amazing Health Secrets"