So many of us do sports, go to the gym, try different diets... And all this time we didn’t even realize that everyday lengthy walks, as shown by a number of studies, are no less effective against excess pounds. Bright Side found out which rules we should observe for walking to replace a whole set of exercises. The main factors affecting the calories burned when walking are the distance covered, your speed, and your body weight. For best results, you should follow a regular schedule and use a pace counter. This device will tell you how much you’ve walked during the day. If you cover a big distance but still don’t lose weight, it can count how many paces you should add. This approximate estimation will help you make your own schedule (note that a lot depends on your individual characteristics, lifestyle, food habits, and health con...