Is it true that jogging and walking both burn the same amount of calories of the same distance?
I’ve seen that before. The idea is that whatever distance you go the calories are the same, just the rate you burn them changes with how fast you go. That said, I disagree. When you walk, your calves, thighs and back do not work as hard as when jogging and running. In a brisk walk, your tush gets a great workout, and you have to lean into it a tiny bit. Jogging, there’s a little more bend in the knee, and little more push off with the calves, and little more lower back work as you have a bit more vigorous landing. So I think it burns more calories.
