Weight loss tip you can do every day to help you shed pounds

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Losing weight requires a lot of drive and determination, as it often involves making some important lifestyle changes that can be difficult to stick to.But rather than devising a gruelling workout schedule at the gym, something as simple as walking can help you shed the pounds - as long as it's done right.The NHS says that walking is one of the easiest ways to get more healthy and active, and it's completely free to do as well.

And one personal trainer has revealed exactly what you should be doing in order to maximise your weight loss. The Mirror reports that various studies have found that walking for just 30 minutes each day can help you lose body fat, but apparently it's all in the technique.

A leisurely stroll probably won't get your heart pumping fast enough to shed the pounds. But bursts of quick walking, also known as intervals, or adding weights and incline can really help to elevate your workout.

Denise Miklasz, personal trainer at Northwestern Medicine Crystal Lake Health & Fitness Centre, recommends including "30-60-second bursts of faster walking every three to five minutes, followed by a 30-second recovery walk".She added to Popsugar: "The intensity at which you walk plays a key role in helping your body burn more calories and improve your cardiorespiratory system.