Power walking simply means walking at a brisk, steady, and energetic pace. It is a highly effective form of weight management, the brisk walk burns from 200 to 400 calories an hour. Power walking has additional benefits as well, such as mental relaxation, raises good cholesterol and decreases bad cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and greatly decreases the risk of weight related illnesses and heart disease. Let’s break down the calorie burning potential.
Calories Burned Power Walking By Body Weight And Time
All calculations are based on a walking pace of 4 miles per hour.
Body Weight = 120 Pounds
5 Minutes – 10 Calories
10 Minutes – 18 Calories
20 Minutes – 54 Calories
30 Minutes – 82 Calories
60 Minutes – 163 Calories
Body Weight = 150 Pounds
5 Minutes – 19 Calories
10 Minutes – 39 Calories
20 Minutes – 78 Calories
30 Minutes – 116 Calories
60 Minutes – 233 Calories
Body Weight = 200 Pounds
5 Minutes – 30 Calories
10 Minutes – 60 Calories
20 Minutes – 121 Calories
30 Minutes – 181 Calories
60 Minutes – 362 Calories
Body Weight = 250 Pounds
5 Minutes – 42 Calories
10 Minutes – 84 Calories
20 Minutes – 167 Calories
30 Minutes – 251 Calories
60 Minutes – 502 Calories
Super Fun And Effective Power Walking Techniques
Working Out While Walking
Power walking can be a great workout, if you know how to correctly do it. This video shows you some great tips and methods to get the most out of your power walk.
Power Walking With The Biggest Loser
Power walking can be even more fun if you do it in a group setting, this video shows you a great stationary power walk routine that you can do in the comfort of your own home.