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Walking vs running
Consider choosing to walk or run
1. Just started exercising
2. Burning calories
3. Impact on the body
4. Risk of injury
Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Sports
walk
and
run
are two mainstay physical activities for many people who want to burn
belly fat
.The question is, between the two, which is better?
Walking and running themselves are included in the cardio exercise category which offers various health benefits.Apart from helping burn belly fat, both can also improve the immune system and keep the heart healthy.
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Walking vs running
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, in terms of fat burning, running clearly has the advantage.The reason is, running can burn up to twice as many calories as walking.
However, that doesn’t mean walking can’t help burn fat.Walking can still be a good alternative for the fat burning process.
The key to success lies in proper walking technique.For example, walking at a fast pace, carrying light loads, or choosing an uphill route.All of which can maximize fat burning.
Walking can also be as effective as running, as long as it is done regularly and for long enough.
Consider choosing to walk or run
You can consider several things if you want to choose between walking or running.
1. Just started exercising
If you are just starting to exercise, then try starting by walking short distances.Increase distance and duration defensively.
2. Burning calories
In terms of burning calories, running can burn more than twice as many calories as walking in the same time.
For example, a person weighing 72 kilograms (kg) walking for 30 minutes at a speed of 5 km/hour will burn around 156 calories.
Meanwhile, running at a speed of 10 km/hour for the same duration can burn around 356 calories.
3. Impact on the body
Walking is considered exercise
low impact
.Meanwhile running is a sport
high impact
.
Consider your body condition before choosing between walking and running.If joints do not allow exercise
high impact
, then just choose to walk.
4. Risk of injury
The risk of injury can be higher when running than walking.Studies show that 19-79 percent of runners experience injuries.
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