THE EFFECT OF BRISK WALKING EXERCISE ON WEIGHT LOSS IN OVERWEIGHT ADULTS

Being overweight is a health issue with a continuously rising prevalence that contributes to various non-communicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, such as brisk walking, serves as an accessible, cost-effective, and safe strategy for weight loss. This study aimed to determine the effect of brisk walking exercise on weight loss in overweight adults. An experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design was employed. The study sample consisted of 30 overweight adults aged 20–40 years, selected using a purposive sampling technique. The brisk walking program was conducted over eight weeks, with a frequency of four sessions per week and a duration of 30–45 minutes per session. Body weight was measured before and after the program using a digital scale. Data were analyzed using a paired-sample t-test at a significance level of 0.05. The mean body weight was 78.56 ± 7.42 kg before the intervention and 75.89 ± 7.13 kg after the intervention. The paired-sample t-test results showed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a significant effect of brisk walking exercise on weight loss. Regular brisk walking exercise over eight weeks was effective in reducing body weight among overweight adults. Brisk walking can be recommended as a simple and easily implemented physical activity alternative for weight management programs