How many steps do I have to go to lose weight?

Study: lose 2.5 kilos with exercise

It does not always have to be sweat-inducing, even if you can lose weight faster and stay fit. Basically, simple walking is enough. According to a study published in the journal "Obesity", women over 40 walk around 3,520 steps a day to lose 2.5 kilos a year. And that, without having to change their eating habits. In addition, the dangerous belly fat of the subjects should have reduced by twelve percent.

10,000 steps a day to stay healthy

The Germans run on average less than 5,000 steps a day. And so it is so easy to integrate more exercise into everyday life: running stairs instead of lift, get off one stop earlier from the bus or the train instead of driving to the front door or visit the colleague, instead of talking on the phone. The good old walk is not only a great way to relieve stress, but also to get rid of a few extra pounds.

Many sports experts recommend taking 10,000 steps a day? that is about five kilometers. The movement can prevent many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's or heart attacks. In order to be able to control yourself better, various pedometer apps are recommended. Only then do you know exactly how much you have actually done during the day. And that ultimately ensures the necessary motivation.

By the way: To "finish" a ready-made pizza, you would have to go around 28,500 steps. A Snickers beats with 10,400 steps to book. Regardless of the diet, the number of steps is therefore not.