{"id":7006,"date":"2019-04-15T11:36:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T18:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/?p=7006"},"modified":"2021-12-08T10:13:18","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T18:13:18","slug":"obesity-walking-the-first-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/obesity-walking-the-first-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Obesity &#038; Walking: The First Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/walking-title.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/walking-title.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/walking-title-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/walking-title-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/walking-title-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Too many people do not exercise because they believe that working\nout must equal long hours spent at the gym putting yourself through\nexcruciating pain. However the benefits of just stepping outside your front\ndoor and leaving your home for a few minutes are staggering! Here are just a\nfew reasons to walk more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#1 &#8211; Greater Benefit for Obese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those struggling with obesity these effects are even more\namplified! At a power-walking speed of 4.5 miles per hour a 185 lb person would\nburn about 65 more calories per hour than a 155 lb person! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#2 \u2013 It\u2019s Easy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While walking may be troublesome for a select few, when compared\nto other forms of exercise such as running power walking is low-impact and\nminimally stressful on the body. Just start with a five minute walk and add two\nminutes every week! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#3 \u2013 More YOU time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time you spend walking is an opportunity for you to put on\nyour headphones and jam out to your favorite tracks or listen to an audiobook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#4 \u2013 The American Lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Americans take fewer steps than adults in Australia Switzerland\nand Japan which all have less issues with obesity and heart disease. Our\nlifestyle choices in America are not good for our bodies! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#5 \u2013 50% Reduction of Select Diseases <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High energy walking for 2-4 hours a week reduced the risk of\ndiabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome by 50 percent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2008 CDC Physical Activity Guidelines recommends 30 minutes per day of moderate activity or 15 minutes per day of vigorous exercise. The BeLiteWeight team would like to challenge you to meet their standards!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> For more information on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/weight-loss-surgery-procedures\/gastric-sleeve-surgery\/\">Gastric Sleeve<\/a>&nbsp;and other weight loss surgical questions, please call&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/contactus\/\">BeLiteWeight<\/a> today at 1-800-215-6497! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Too many people do not exercise because they believe that working out must equal long hours spent at the gym putting yourself through excruciating pain. However the benefits of just stepping outside your front door and leaving your home for a few minutes are staggering! 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