Why do people keep recommending walking for weight loss and fitness?

Question by Seagull: Why do people keep recommending walking for weight loss and fitness? It doesn't burn many fat calories or calories at all, it doesn't raise metabolism significantly enough to matter, and it doesn't deplete muscle glycogen. People should be spending their time doing something useful for fat burning, but no, they're told to go for a walk. Why? Sure, walking is easier than doing a proper workout, but what does anyone have to gain by deluding people into thinking they're

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