Is a Morning Walk of 30 Minutes on an Empty Stomach Good? Physician Enumerates Advantages

Simply taking a 30-minute morning walk on an empty stomach is one of the finest ways to start your day with more energy and wellness. It has been shown that walking before breakfast, sometimes referred to as fasting exercise, increases metabolism and fat burning. Your body utilizes fat and stored glycogen for energy when you walk in the morning without eating anything. Even 30 minutes of walking may have a significant positive impact on weight management and insulin sensitivity.

The 30-minute morning stroll on an empty stomach is something that Dr. Rajinder Kumar Singal, the Principal Director and Head of Internal Medicine at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, exclusively shared with Jagran English.

Did you know that your body burns fat and stores glycogen for energy when you walk in the morning without eating anything? (Photo courtesy of Canva)

Walking is a great way to burn calories and maintain a healthy weight since it helps regulate body temperature, according to Dr. Rajinder. Our daily routine could increase our daily calorie burn by approximately 150 if we included 30 minutes of vigorous walking. Of course, we will burn more calories when we go further and faster. Walking on a daily basis may aid with weight loss as well as other losses. Numerous health issues pertaining to your heart, joints, immunological system, lungs, neurological system, mental health (depression, anxiety, and nervousness), and physical strength may be avoided.”

30 minutes of walking may be quite beneficial for those who want to reduce their weight and become more insulin-sensitive. (Photo courtesy of Canva)

Furthermore, he said, “Aside from that, frequent walking also makes your skin seem younger. Meals allow the body to redirect more blood to the digestive system, which may result in less blood flowing to the heart and muscles, causing angina and cramping. To ensure that food is well digested, wait for at least thirty to sixty minutes after a meal before taking vigorous exercise. Exercise is beneficial at any time of day, but getting the most out of your routine depends on when you choose to do it. For instance, walking is more enjoyable in the mornings. You may breathe clean, fresh air and enough oxygen since there is less pollution in the air. Additionally, the peaceful, clear morning air gives you an extra boost of energy and activity.”

“Walking on an empty stomach can contribute to better insulin sensitivity, helping regulate blood sugar levels, especially in diabetic subjects,” concluded Dr. Rajinder Kumar Singal. Regular walking may help lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes by maintaining blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Depression may result from our body producing insufficient amounts of endorphins, which are substances that balance stress and act as natural painkillers. A daily 45-minute walk in the morning helps facilitate the body’s natural production and circulation of endorphins.”