How many steps do you need to walk to increase metabolism, burn fat, and lose weight?

Walking helps increase metabolism, burn fat and lose weight. Graphics: Thanh Thanh

Every step works your muscles, signaling your body to burn calories and maintain energy levels.

Walking increases your heart rate just enough to promote fat oxidation, which means your body taps into its fat stores to fuel your activity. Walking also triggers the release of key hormones like adrenaline and norepinephrine, which help your body burn fat more efficiently.

Walking also improves insulin sensitivity, meaning your body can use carbohydrates for energy instead of storing them as fat. Over time, the constant movement builds muscle and burns more calories. By achieving your optimal daily step count, you're keeping your metabolism up.

In general, 8,000 to 12,000 steps per day is ideal for most people. At the same time, maintain a walking habit for long-term results.

If you have a slower metabolism or a sedentary lifestyle, aim for at least 10,000 to 12,000 steps to keep your body in fat-burning mode. If your goal is fat loss, aim closer to 12,000 steps to maximize your daily energy expenditure.

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