Walking is an excellent choice for exercise for people of almost any age and fitness condition. Walking is low-impact, but your body weight provides enough resistance to create a challenging workout.
Walking at 2 mph
Walking speed and body weight affect the number of calories spent while walking. Walking at 2 mph for an hour will burn 183 calories if you weigh 160 pounds, 228 calories if you weigh 200 pounds and 273 calories if you weigh 240 pounds, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Walking at 3.5 mph
Increasing your walking speed will greatly increase the number of calories you burn. Walking at 3.5 mph for an hour, you will burn 277 calories if you are 160 pounds, 346 calories if you weigh 200 pounds and 414 calories if you weigh 240 pounds, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Considerations
Medline Plus recommends that people with foot or leg injuries, movement disorders, arthritis or balance problems consult their doctor to see whether walking is an appropriate exercise. Beginners should begin at a slower walking pace and slowly build up to a quicker pace. That will allow the body to gradually adapt to the training over time and reduce the likelihood of injury.
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