Walking ?

Chasitysnana
on 6/16/07 11:51 pm - Nashville, tn
Hi everyone, I have started walking about 30 minutes a day. I go for my walk around 4:00pm. Its a good time for me. A friend wants me to walk after the sun goes down. I like to relax at that time of evening. I want to ask you all a question. this may sound stupid to you.  Do you burn more calories when your walking in the sun or after the sun goes down. Just seems like if your sweating more your burning more calories. Thank you, Karen
MyLady Heidi
on 6/16/07 11:59 pm
Walking doesn't burn alot of calories, its not arobic exercise, its good for the metabolism and of course healthy but its doesn't burn a whole lot.  Not sure if you are sweating in the sun makes a difference or not, of course I would never intentionally sweat as it makes my already oily skin break out even more so that question is best left to another.  I like to walk also but not in the sun and not when its too hot or cold out. Hugs Heidi
HollyBear
on 6/17/07 12:27 am

Like Heidi I am a fair weather walker, however that said, you burn calories based on the energy you exert walking, the time of day doesn't change that.  The only thing I can stress is if you love walking in the late aftrnoon, please take your water along and sip constantly, you want to be sure not to get dehydrated.   The sweating is water weight, it is not true "weight loss" and does not cause you to burn more calories.  The function of sweating is to cool your body down when it overheats, but to do that it must pull fluid from cells which can cause short term dehydration.  As soon as you drink enough to replenish this fluid loss, any "weight loss" you had will be negated. Hope this helps and keep walking!! Holly

 

    
Chasitysnana
on 6/17/07 12:51 am - Nashville, tn
Thank you, I will keep walking But I'm gonna start after the sun goes down a little now. Karen
Dai Toy
on 6/17/07 12:57 am - CA
Just from my fyi from my dr, he tells me I had to walk at least 45 mins for it to really be effective! I now am at it like 2 hrs and jog most of it! Once you get into it walking can really be quite relaxing! Doing it with a friend that you like to talk to is great, because you are getting in your exercise and not really even realizing it!
Patricia R.
on 6/17/07 2:42 am - Milwaukee, WI

I have to disagree with Heidi regarding walking not being an aerobic exercise... because  The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as "any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature." It is a type of exercise that overloads the heart and lungs and causes them to work harder than at rest.

When I walk I check my heart rate and it definitely increases.

chance
on 6/17/07 7:28 am
Thank you for this.  I too was concerned about the statement.   Brisk walking is absolutely aerobic. 
Pre Surgery Weight 272
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I Chick
on 6/17/07 7:56 am
Heidi, I've read your posts and you've done great. However, as a 7 year postop..I have often used walking as exercise..I'm curious to know why you would say that walking doesnt burn calories.. EVERYTHING we do burns calories...sitting on the computer burns considerably less... Walking for some people is an amazing form of exercise cnsidering that many people before surgery didnt move at all..but the bare minimum. I applaud anyone who gets out of the house or office and walks, swims, runs, bikes, hikes anything..other than sitting around... For you walkers..KEEP ON, keepin' on...walking is a GREAT form of exercise...just remember..each day..walk for an extra 5 minutes and pick up the pace... Never let anyone make you think that moving isnt effective...any type IS! Now get out, and go for a WALK! ;) I Chick
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