Many people assume that high-intensity workouts are the only way to burn fat and lose weight. But that’s just not the case when it comes to walking for women older than 50, according to a recent study.
In fact, researchers discovered that women who moved at a slower pace burned more fat than those who sped through their strolls. Here’s the deal.
Meet the expert: Albert Matheny, RD, CSCS, co-founder of SoHo Strength Lab.
What did the study find?
The study, which was published in the journal Nutrients in January 2022, followed 25 postmenopausal women who were asked to follow a walking routine for 15 weeks. At that point, nine finished the study and 16 continued a walking routine for another 15 weeks.
All of the study participants walked about three miles for four days a week. Those in the fastest group walked about 4.1…