A fitness guru has taken to TikTok to share a top tip that could see you shedding pounds effortlessly by simply walking more. John Schaefer revealed: "By far one of the easiest ways to increase the rate at which you lose weight is to start walking more. The goal is 10,000 steps a day - it's about four-and-a-half miles.
It's not a hard number, but it gives you something to shoot for." He continued: "It is the sneakiest form of fat loss. If you hit 10,000 steps a day for 100 days that's a million steps.
For an average person, you burn about 100 calories per mile walk...
Not only does that help you on a daily basis, but adds up to incredible calorific burn over time." Research supports the benefits of hitting the 10,000-step mark daily, with a study led by the University of Southern Denmark finding that just 9,800 steps can significantly reduce your risk of dementia. This was concluded after analyzing data from 78,430 UK participants.
John also highlighted the mental and physical perks of regular walking, as noted by the NHS , which states most people currently average between 3,000 to 4,000 steps daily. He advised: "It's good for the mind, good for muscle soreness. Walk your dog, catch up on phone calls with a friend - it's a super easy way to make permanent fat loss a reality.
" Scores of users have vouched for the dramatic impact of this routine. One user revealed: "I lost 12kg in three months with a calorie deficit and just walking, I agree! ", while another chimed in: "Espec.