'I'm a trainer and here's how to make walking the best exercise for weight loss'

The body loses fat systemically.That means walking, cycling, resistance training, or higher-intensity workouts can all help, but they work by helping create an energy deficit and improving overall health.“Most people do not fail at weight loss because they picked the wrong workout,” said Joe.“They fail because the plan is too hard to repeat. Walking is approachable for nearly everyone. It does not require a gym, special equipment, advanced fitness knowledge or a long recovery period.”The factors alone make walking particularly helpful for people who are overweight, older, busy, or intimidated by exercise.LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:Gymgoer shares 'secret formula' for fat loss after swapping cardio for simple habitFatty liver disease: How you cook red meat may matter more than how much you eat'I'm a dietitian and these are the five foods I would eat to lower my cholesterol'That said, walking is not magic. If someone walks every day but continues to overeat, they should not expect meaningful belly fat loss.“Exercise helps, but food is still the main driver of fat loss,” Joe noted.“A 30-minute walk can be undone very quickly by extra snacks, second helpings, sugary drinks or oversized portions. In that sense, walking works best when it is paired with dietary discipline.“Vigorous exercise may be more effective minute-for-minute, but walking often wins because people can actually keep doing it.”“My practical advice would be simple: walk daily, reduce overeating, prioritise protein and whole foods, stop grazing, and add strength training two to three times per week.”Social media sees scores of people crediting walking for their fat loss. One content creator named Toogi recently claimed she lost 2st 2lb through the habit alone.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter