New Study Shows Walking Off Belly Fat Works at Any Age

A new study shows that walking is a simple and effective way to lose belly fat, no matter your age. Walking taps into your body’s stored fat for energy, especially when you walk briskly for at least 30 minutes. This steady activity helps burn calories and reduces overall body fat, including stubborn belly fat.

You don’t have to run marathons or do intense workouts to see results. Just walking regularly—about 50 to 70 minutes three times a week—can shrink your waistline by over an inch in about three months. The key is consistency and keeping a pace where you can talk but not sing comfortably.

Adding some variety can boost the benefits too. Walking uphill or wearing a weighted vest increases calorie burn without much extra effort. Even slow walking helps, especially if you’re just starting out or are older.

Besides burning fat, walking lowers stress levels which helps control cortisol—a hormone linked to belly fat storage. So it works both physically and hormonally to trim down your midsection.

If you want an easy plan: start with daily walks of 20-30 minutes at a steady pace, add hills twice a week if possible, and gradually increase your total weekly time toward 300 minutes or more. Tracking steps or using music can keep you motivated.

Walking is accessible for almost everyone and offers lasting benefits beyond just losing belly fat—it improves mood, boosts energy, and supports heart health too.

So lace up those shoes because shedding belly fat doesn’t have an age limit—it’s as simple as putting one foot in front of the other every day!