walking.

@apsara60 (6610)
Israel
February 11, 2007 7:14am CST
I walk a lot, but I want to know how many steps make one kilometer distance. Walking how many kilometers will reduce one kilogram body weight.
5 responses
@Denmarkguy (1845)
• United States
15 Feb 07
I am not sure that I can summarize this in kilometer distance, since everyone's body is different, and uses different amounts of energy to do the same thing. In the most general terms, it is a simple energy equation. To lose 1kg body weight, you must burn the equivalent of 7500 calories more than you take in as food. This means you approximately need to "spend" 1100 calories of energy a day. It is unlikely that you can do this by walking only, since the "average" person weighing about 65kg would need to walk for about 23 hours a week to lose that much weight. Of course, if you walk "vigorously," it would take less.
@apsara60 (6610)
• Israel
15 Feb 07
Thank you that was very useful reply. I should have given you the best, but your answer came a bit late.Have a nice day.
@librarian (181)
• United States
13 Feb 07
I walk everywhere and would get at least an hour walking a day and it doesn't affect my weight. But everyone is different. An exercise trainer can give you more info on what you have to do.
@chellicks (904)
• Philippines
11 Feb 07
i do take walking too. because i don't get to the gym to exercise, walking is my alternative. its good for us especially early in the morning.
@apsara60 (6610)
• Israel
11 Feb 07
Yes I agree, but that is not the complete answer of my question. anyway, I will wait for others. take care.
@thebestmom (1104)
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
I'm not really sure how many steps is one kilometer but it is around 15 minutes using average speed. I used to walk 1 kilometer in going to school during high school.
@hinocki (670)
• Italy
15 Feb 07
I think that walking doesn't make you lose weight. I think otherwise it can help you to reduce your methabolism and to upgrade your muscles. Those things help you in losing weight