India, Sept. 17 -- Walking is something most of us do every day, whether for fitness, commuting, or just clearing our heads. But what if this simple activity could actually help you burn more fat and even add years to your life? Fitness coach Dan Go shares in his September 16 Instagram post 7 cheat codes to make your walks smarter and more effective. (Also read: Fitness coach says 'walk like your life depends on it', shares 10 rules to melt belly fat and get lean by New Year )

Let's take a look at his recommendations:

Alternate 3 minutes fast with 3 minutes slow for 30 minutes. Studies show this burns more fat, lowers blood pressure, and improves VO2 max better than steady walking.

A 5% grade can boost calorie burn by nearly 50%, while...