Expert: Walking Can Benefit Weight Loss

Alexander Rothstein, M.S., instructor and coordinator for the exercise science program, was quoted in a Woman’s World 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.

“Walking can be beneficial for weight loss, as it increases energy expenditure in a low-intensity manner,” explains Rothstein, an American College of Sports Medicine-certified exercise physiologist. “Higher 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.”

The article also appeared in 26 regional outlets across the United States, including the Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer, and The Sacramento Bee.