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Jane McGuire

Can walking give you abs? We ask an expert

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Walking is an excellent way to get fitter, tone up, and lose weight — it’s suitable for beginners, you don’t need any extra equipment, and it’s completely free! Whether you’re looking to add more steps into your daily routine, or you’ve been inspired by TikTok’s Hot Girl Walk trend or 12-3-30 workouts, you might be wondering what the benefits are of increasing your step count, and whether walking more might help you sculpt abs. Read on to find out more. 

The first thing to note is that there are a huge number of benefits to walking more, that aren’t about losing weight and toning up. Research has shown that spending time walking outside lowers your levels of the stress hormone cortisol, meaning you might feel less stressed if you spend more time walking outside. 

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