Expert: Walking Can Benefit Weight Loss
Alexander Rothstein, M.S., instructor and coordinator for the exercise science program, was quoted in a story about walking for weight loss. In addition to explaining the science behind its mood-boosting benefits, he emphasized that walking can aid in calorie expenditure.
鈥淲alking can be beneficial for weight loss, as it increases energy expenditure in a low-intensity manner,鈥� explains Rothstein, an American College of Sports Medicine-certified exercise physiologist. 鈥淗igher energy expenditure means individuals will burn more calories, which increases fat loss…It is important to note that this is a minor change in calories compared with higher-intensity exercises, like running, or dietary changes, but it absolutely counts.鈥�
The article also appeared in 26 regional outlets across the United States, including the , , and .