Ever wonder if you should be spending more time walking or running to boost your mood and amp up your weight loss efforts? Well, let’s break it down.
Both walking and running are great, but which one reigns supreme?
In terms of calorie burn per hour, running takes the crown. It all depends on your weight and speed, but generally, running burns more energy. Need some numbers to chew on? Check this out:
- Running for 30 minutes at 5 mph burns about 298 calories for a 155 lbs person.
- Pump up the speed to 6 mph, and you’re torching around 372 calories in the same time frame.
- Really kick it into high gear at 7.5 mph, and you could blast away 465 calories.
Now, let’s compare that to walking:
- Walking at 3.5 mph for 30 minutes burns around 149 calories.
- Increase the pace to 4 mph, and you’re looking at about 167 calories burned.
- And if you hustle at 4.5 mph, you could shed around 186 calories.
Clearly, running gives you more bang for your buck when it comes to torching calories, but hey, it’s not a walk in the park (pun intended).
For some folks, running for 30 minutes straight might not be in the cards. So, does that mean you have to stroll for hours to match the calorie burn? Nope…
Here’s another trick up our sleeves: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
HIIT involves alternating between short bursts of intense exercise and brief periods of rest or lower-intensity activity. It jacks up your heart rate, torches fat, and keeps your metabolism revved up long after you’re done sweating.
Plus, it’s super efficient. You don’t need to slog through a long workout, and you can kiss pricey equipment goodbye.
Now, here’s the juicy part
HIIT can actually slow down aging and keep you looking youthful.
But beware—some exercises can do the opposite and age you faster.
Don’t worry, here’s the scoop on which ones to avoid and which ones will turn back the clock on aging:
This exercise accelerates AGING in your body (plus 5 tips to look 10 years younger)
