WALKING OR RUNNING?

Both walking and running offer great health benefits, but which is better depends on your fitness goals, physical condition, and preferences. Here’s a comparison:

Walking

- Lower impact: Easier on the joints, making it ideal for people with joint issues, beginners, or those recovering from injury.

- Sustainable: Can be done for longer durations without fatigue.

- Heart health: Improves cardiovascular health, though less intense than running.

- Weight loss: Effective, but slower for burning calories compared to running.

Running

- Higher calorie burn: Burns more calories in less time, making it more efficient for weight loss.

- Cardiovascular benefits: Boosts heart and lung health more quickly due to higher intensity.

- Bone strength: High-impact nature can help improve bone density over time.

- Risk of injury: Higher injury risk due to the strain on joints and muscles.

Conclusion

- Walking: is better for those looking for a low-impact, sustainable activity, especially if you’re focused on joint health or starting out.

- Running: is more effective for rapid calorie burning, improving cardiovascular health, and building endurance, but it comes with a higher injury risk.

Ultimately, both are great forms of exercise, and the best choice depends on your fitness level and goals. You could even combine both for variety and maximum health benefits.

The Bodyweight Team