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“Golden path to belly fat loss" To reduce belly fat, do a 30-minute brisk walk five days a week. Calories burned: If you weigh 155 pounds (approx 70kgs), a 30-minute brisk walk at 3.5 mph will burn 134 calories. If you weigh 180 pounds, you will burn 156 calories. As you get stronger and your body gets used to your walking routine, increase your intensity to challenge your body, and accelerate reduction of your belly fat. Walking Program Instead of rushing out and walking for three miles, gradually increase the walking distance. Begin with a five-minute warm-up of slow-paced walking and then increase to a pace that leaves you slightly breathless. Walk for one mile and then slow your pace to cool down. Also you can also split your workout into two or three walks a day. For example, walk for 1.5 miles in the morning and 1.5 miles in the Exercise such as “walking” is the golden path to evening. lose belly fat!! Must know facts!! “Our 90%fat is subcutaneous and rest 10% is visceral also called 'belly fat' that lies under abdominal walls & between your internal organs. This belly fat poses serious health risks.” “Compared to other, belly fat is readily broken down & used as energy and thus responds swiftly to cardiovascular and strength-training exercises” In less than an hour a day, without any expense and with low i m p a c t o n yo u r b o d y, yo u ca n l o s e we i g ht ! Brisk walking gently increases your heart and breathing rates and doesn't put excessive stress on joints. www.dietmantra.in