Is there a big difference, losing weight wise, between running (slowy) and walking (quickly)

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cocolepew · 27/07/2013 22:50

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Lakota · 27/07/2013 23:29

I like fast walking on a steep (15%) gradient (using treadmill at gym) but loathe running. Seems to be working ok

HeySoulSister · 27/07/2013 23:28

Op.... You can download walking apps which tell you to doped up/slow down

You could progress to c25k very quickly

CointreauVersial · 27/07/2013 23:27

Diet has a far bigger influence on weight-loss than exercise, by the way.

If you are trying to improve your fitness, running (I.e. raising your heartbeat) is better.

HeySoulSister · 27/07/2013 23:27

No it can't be! I glow!

mercury7 · 27/07/2013 23:26

running is bad for your skin?
please can you elaborate Ron?

RonaldMcDonald · 27/07/2013 23:23

walking quickly is better for your joints and arguably your skin
mix it up with some hills and get out of breath here and there in a HIIT way and you have a decent workout

mercury7 · 27/07/2013 23:08

the best way to find out for yourself is to use a hr monitor

I struggle to get my heart rate over 100 even if I walk as fast as I can but with a slow run it's around 130-140
however I can get my hr up to 130+ with uphill walking

HeySoulSister · 27/07/2013 23:07

Well it's very different. Different feel to it completely

I've lost loads running....

amigababy · 27/07/2013 22:54

I think I read somewhere that its a rule of thumb, you use 100 calories approximately per mile whether you are running or walking. it just takes longer to walk the mile than to run it

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