Is walking even classed as exercise???

[LisaKane]

I'm just wondering if walking is actually an accountable exercise due to the fact it's so low intensity.
E.g. today I walked for just under an hour (3 miles) but it isn't hard to walk that far...
Is this classed as exercise??
Thanks!

p.s if this is actually classed as an exercise does anyone have any idea how many calories a 3 mile walk would actually burn.. if any?

 

[amy1985]

Yes, any physical activity is exercise. The harder you work (ie, the more of a brisk walk it is) the more calories you'll burn. Specifically how many calories, that's very difficult to say, but this website will give you some idea:

 

[Sunflower2]

Walking and walking alone was how I dropped my first 15lbs! Especially if you time yourself and try to beat your last time. ANY movement is good movement!

 

[ijustwannabefit]

Yup - walking is one of my favorite exercises becuase I can do it almost anytime and at any intensity. It can be very effective!