Walking 10,000 steps per day equates to about 5 miles and takes about 90 minutes, depending on how fast you walk. The average number of calories burned walking 10,000 steps is 500, but this number ...

I used to obsess over my step counter, wondering why I needed way more steps than my walking buddy to burn the same calories. Turns out, there’s actually a good reason for that. Most people burn ...

Ever wonder why your walking buddy seems to burn way more calories than you, even though you’re doing the exact same 10,000 steps? Here’s what I found out: those generic calorie calculators are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." CALORIES MIGHT BE among the most misunderstood aspects of our health and the ways our bodies work. Are ...

Jogging has long been seen as the standard exercise for burning fat, but when tested against other forms of cardio, the numbers tell a different story. Using one of the most accurate calorie-tracking ...

When it comes down to it, every bit of effort counts when you're looking to burn calories and stay in shape. And you can actually make a difference by working in a few bouts of energy in unexpected ...

Calories can be confusing — but they don't have to be. From consuming them to burning them, we got expert answers to your most-searched questions about calories and what they mean for our weight and ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. One of the benefits of ...

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