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Walking for Weight Loss: Carbs or Fat Burned?

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan |151 Answers |Ask -Follow

Physiotherapist - Answered on Mar 22, 2025

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan is a senior consultant physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience specialising in orthopaedic and paediatric physiotherapy.
He has served as a technical consultant for the World Health Organisation, the United Nations, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and several national and international NGOs.
Besides physiotherapy, he is keenly interested in disability management, early intervention, geriatric care and assisting children with disabilities.
Dr Khan has a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from the Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College in Wardha, Maharashtra, a master's degree in disability rehabilitation administration from the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, and a PhD in disability management from Bangalore University.... more

Question by Arijit on Jan 01, 2025Hindi

Suppose a person weighing 70 kg walks at a speed of 2km per hour. Will he/she lose carbohydrates or fat or both?

Ans: Dear Mr. Arjit .Thank you for your question. When a person weighing 70 kg walks at a slow pace of 2 km per hour, the body primarily uses fat as the main energy source. Since this is a low-intensity activity, oxygen is readily available, allowing fat to be burned efficiently. Carbohydrates are used more during higher-intensity activities, such as brisk walking or running. While a small amount of carbohydrates may be utilized, the majority of energy comes from fat metabolism. To improve endurance and optimize fat burning, incorporating brisk walking, strength training, or interval exercises can be beneficial. For a personalized exercise plan based on fitness goals, I recommend visiting a nearby physiotherapist for proper guidance. Wishing you good health and fitness!

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Dear Sir,Iam 63 years old male ,walking in the morning for 40 minutes everyday. Except sunday & my weight is 87 Kg's, please let me know how much i should walk to reduce my weight if any diet please answer.(Thanks).

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Dr Khan, I am an 80 year old man, weighing between 59 and 60 kgs. Am 5 ft 9 inches I do a brisk walk of approx 4kms atleast 4 times a week, clocking approx 12.5 minutes per km. Is this brisk enough, or do I need to increase my speed. Thanks and regards. Col R A K'Maneck

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It's truly commendable that you maintain an active lifestyle at the age of 80, engaging in brisk walks of approximately 4 kilometers at least 4 times a week. Your dedication to physical activity is admirable.

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