Look for a threaded rod with an adjustment nut at the point where the lower rod connects to the upper one. You can adjust the length of the linkage by turning the nut clockwise -- to shorten it -- or counterclockwise with pliers. If the nut is stuck, hold the rod steady with a second pair of pliers while you turn it. Lengthen the rod if your tub doesn't have a stopper and it isn't holding water.
A 200-pound person burns about one-third more calories than a 150-pound person.) So a brisk walk, covering three-and-a-half miles in an hour, burns about 280 calories. When repeated each day, this excellent habit burns about 3,900 calories -- more than a pound of fat -- every 2 weeks.
The amount of calories you can burn from a slow walk depends on your body weight, pace and the duration of your walk. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends adults engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity each week.f you burn an additional 500 calories per day walking and keep your calorie intake constant, you should lose about 1 pound per week. If you burn an extra 500 calories each day and reduce your energy intake by 500 calories, you can lose about 2 pounds per week.