Wellness: Weight Loss

Walking pad benefits: What the evidence says about steps, sitting and fitness
By: Andrew Forrest - September 2026

Walking pads can help you add steps and replace sitting with light activity. Here is what the evidence does and does not show about calories, blood sugar, fitness, focus, and weight loss.

Calorie Calculator Weight loss and maintenance

Calorie & Weight-Loss Calculator: How many calories to lose weight
By: Andrew Forrest - September 2026

Free UK calorie and weight-loss calculator: your maintenance calories, a daily target to lose weight, and how it steps down as you lose. NHS and NICE aligned.

Health benefits of walking - July 2026 update: Every movement counts
By: Andrew Forrest - August 2026

Each month, we review new walking-related health research and translate it into practical, easy-to-understand guidance for our wellness section, covering walking, fitness, health, longevity, weight management and everyday wellbeing.

Health benefits of walking - June 2026 update
By: Andrew Forrest - July 2026

Each month, we review new walking-related health research and translate it into practical, easy-to-understand guidance for our wellness section which covers walking, fitness, health, longevity, weight management, and everyday wellbeing.

Walking health update May 2026: small steps, big health gains
By: Andrew Forrest - June 2026

Each month, we review new walking-related health research and translate it into practical, easy-to-understand guidance for our wellness section, covering walking, fitness, health, longevity, weight management, and everyday wellbeing.

Walking Calculator: Steps, distance, time, calories and effort
By: Andrew Forrest - February 2026

Precision plan your hikes. Our science-backed Walking Calculator uses Naismith's Rule and metabolic data to convert steps to miles and estimate calorie burn. Try it today!

Zone 2 walking: Can brisk walking count and when does it become Zone 3?
By: Andrew Forrest - February 2026

Can brisk walking count as Zone 2? Learn how to use the Talk Test, cadence and heart rate to stay in Zone 2, avoid Zone 3 drift, and understand what studies show about health benefits.

The best time of day to walk: Morning vs evening for energy, sleep, and blood sugar
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

Is it better to walk in the morning or evening? Learn the best time of day to walk for energy, sleep, blood sugar, and weight loss, backed by research.

10-minute walk after meals: Reduce blood sugar spikes
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

A 10-minute walk after eating can reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. Learn the best timing, pace, and what studies say about 10 vs 15 vs 30 minutes.