How much better is running compared to walking to lose weight and get fit?
Well, any exercise routine you stick to is WAY better than one you don’t. So if you personally, just aren’t a runner, than walking will be better for you. But in general, the higher intensity workouts (i.e. running instead of walking) burns more calories and builds better endurance faster and is overall a better workout. Instead of trying to stick to a running schedule you wont follow– why not try adding a few minutes of jogging into your walking schedule– just to get your heart rate up a bit more, the longer your heart rate is elevated, the better the workout is for you (within reason of course, I don’t want someone thinking I’m advocating pushing yourself to 200 bpm or something) But if you’re breathing heavy and sweating a bit you’re improving your workout. For some people, walking is enough– but as you get in better shape, you might need to add in jogging to still get the same benefits from your routine.
