Comments on: Does Running Burn More Calories than Walking?

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:41:09 +0000

I have to disagree with Chief and B, I've always had MUCH better results with walking than running. I am guessing that its because I spend more time exercising if I walk but I get tired quickly and do less if I run.

By: B.

B. — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:46:35 +0000

I'm going to have to agree with the chief on this one. I like short spurts of all sprinting myself, followed by hours of sitting on the couch.

By: Chief

Chief — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:45:12 +0000

A couple of thoughts-

I do not dispute that the actual calories burned during the activity are similar for walking and running over the same distance, but as a runner I think there are other advantages to running including these: 1. The increased cardio vascular fitness that comes from constantly striving to improve your speed. 2. The boost that strenuos exercise (ie running) gives to your metabolism for hours after the actual activity. 3. Training to run faster builds muscle and the more muscle you have the more calories you burn, even while you are resting.

Don't get me wrong, walking is great exercise, and way better than sitting on your butt!

Just my two cents...

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:12:55 +0000

What about building muscle?

By: One Big Health Nut

One Big Health Nut — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:17:01 +0000

Great guide. I have observed many people tired themselves faster by maintaining a fast pace during their walking exercise. It's the distance not the speed. It actually work well if you can run faster while covering more distance, somehow that's just not the case with many people that I know.

By: iportion

iportion — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:14:48 +0000

Walking works for me

By: Misty

Misty — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:18:24 +0000

I walk (and run) very slowly. I can walk tremendous distances, but haven't really picked up the pace at all. I'll try pushing myself more next time I'm out.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:38:45 +0000

Great post! Very interesting.

I too like to walk and run. I walk at 3 mph (maybe a little more) and have 2-3 minute bursts where I will run/jog 5-6 mph. I really like watching my speed pick up and the time that I am able to spend on the treadmill increase, as I am building more endurance and strength.