IFBB Pro bodybuilder and busy dad, Sheriff Taiwo, knows what it\u2019s like to juggle with competing priorities. But when it comes to staying in shape, this transformation coach and social media influencer, better known as \u201cFitDad,\u201d says that you don\u2019t need to sprint for miles, or sweat it out under a barbell to drop weight. Instead, you should be walking for the win. Here are the steps you need to know.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I\u2019m about to share with you is one of the biggest fast loss hacks,\u201d says Taiwo, who competes in the Men\u2019s Physique division, and turned IFBB Pro in 2025<\/a>.\u00a0Fortunately, this concept is not a fad or gimmick, but a simple daily walk, and there are plenty of reasons why a simple stroll works for busy people and elite athletes alike.<\/p>\n Why Walking Works For Fat Loss<\/p>\n In addition to the brilliant benefits to our heart health, and the positive impact that walking has on our mood, Taiwo explains that walking is a great calorie burning tool for busy people and even bodybuilders, because there\u2019s no major downtime required for rest. \u201cHere\u2019s why walking wins,\u201d says the FitDad. \u201cIt burns fat without eating into your recovery. I can walk 45 minutes and still hit legs the next day. Try that after 30 minutes of sprints.\u201d<\/p>\n Intense cardio can also encourage eating to refuel. But as for walking, \u201cIt doesn\u2019t spike your appetite,\u201d says the coach. \u201cHard cardio makes you hungry. Walking doesn\u2019t send you into the pantry at 9pm looking for something to reward yourself with.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n How Often Should You Add Walking To Your Routine?<\/p>\n \u201cYou want to aim for around 150 minutes of walking, on a weekly basis,\u201d says the FitDad. \u201cThat averages out to roughly about 30 minute a day, for five days a week.\u201c<\/p>\n Still, for those who are short on time, Taiwo says that you could break your steps down into manageable journeys. \u201cIt stacks,\u201d he explains. \u201cTen minutes after breakfast, fifteen at lunch. Twenty pushing my son around the neighborhood after dinner. That\u2019s 45 minutes, and I never \u2018worked out.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n With the average adult in the U.S. weighing approximately 190 pounds,<\/a> just 30 minutes of standard walking at around 3mph means 150 calories burned.\u00a0Do this daily and you\u2019ll shave 1050 calories from your weekly total.<\/p>\n Of course, walking is a very accessible way to exercise, too. \u201cYou can walk outdoors, or do it like I\u2019m doing, and take your talents to the treadmill,\u201d suggests Taiwo. Best of all, walking is a sustainable way to stay lean, says the coach. \u201cIt\u2019s the one thing you\u2019ll actually still be doing in six months. And that\u2019s the whole game. Consistency beats intensity every single time.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n To follow Sheriff \u201cFitDad\u201d Taiwo on Instagram, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t