How Much To Walk To Lose Weight Quiz

When planning a strategy to accomplish this goal, keep in mind that walking is the most popular form of physical activity among adults in the USA and the most frequently reported activity among those who meet the government's physical activity guidelines, recent research shows.

To help you get geared up to walk more, USA TODAY worked with fitness expert Mark Fenton to adapt a quiz from his book, The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness.

To begin a walking program that's right for you, take the following quiz. Check the answers that best describe you, and add up your score. Then look at the seven levels to find the best place to start. Check with your doctor before starting any program.

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A. Low-key. Unless you count walking to the car, mailbox and fridge or around the store or briefly at work, I'm either sitting, standing still or snoozing.

B. I'm trying. At least three days a week, I can feel my heart rate going up when I walk or exercise.

C. I'm trying hard. At least four days a week I work out for 45 minutes to an hour and often work up a sweat.

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A. I'd be happy to just be a bit healthier, to wake up less stiff each morning and to have a lower risk for chronic disease.

B. I'd invest enough effort to receive all the benefits in (A), and also to begin losing weight at a noticeable rate — say, a pound every week or so.

C. I'd work hard enough to get the health and weight-loss benefits of (A) and (B), and also to begin noticeably improving my aerobic fitness and strength.

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• 4-6 points. Beginner. Gradually work up to a 20-minute walk. Keep a log of how long you walk and about how many miles you cover or steps you take. Next week add a few more minutes daily to work up to more walking.

• 7-9 points. Intermediate. You may be ready to start at with at least 20 minutes of walking a day. If this is too hard, cut back. If it's too easy, then walk more or pick up the pace. Work on increasing duration, then speed.

• 10-12 points. Advanced. You may be able to do a 45-minute to 60-minute walk daily. If this feels like too much, start more gradually. If it's too easy, pick up your speed or add other activities.

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• 4-6 points. Beginner. Gradually work up to a 20-minute walk. Keep a log of how long you walk and about how many miles you cover or steps you take. Next week add a few more minutes daily to work up to more walking.

• 7-9 points. Intermediate. You may be ready to start at with at least 20 minutes of walking a day. If this is too hard, cut back. If it's too easy, then walk more or pick up the pace. Work on increasing duration, then speed.

• 10-12 points. Advanced. You may be able to do a 45-minute to 60-minute walk daily. If this feels like too much, start more gradually. If it's too easy, pick up your speed or add other activities.

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