Is walking a good exercise if I'm trying to lose weight?

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  1.  Jonathan Penney
     
    Jonathan Penney of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:

    Walking will be a great way to strive towards your weight loss goals. In addition, you must focus on sound nutrition. You should not expect to just exercise along and achieve your weight loss goals. In order to be successful you must be active and you must eat right!

    Beyond walking, you should consider strength training. Resistance bearing exercises will truly assist you to lose weight and will be very beneficial to your body.

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