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Obese Benefit from Walking

Source: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Summary:

Analysis of walking distance for over 27,000 women showed greatest reduction in body mass index, intermediate for waist circumference, and least for hip and chest circumference

Decline in adiposity per kilometer walked was greatest in overweight, sedentary women and least in lean, active women

Decline in body mass index in walkers was more than previously reported in runners, probably because runners were leaner to start with

Conclusion: Most weight loss benefit of walking per kilometer is seen in the most obese subjects, though lean women get other benefits from walking

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