Which Burns More Calories, Running or Walking?

If asked, most people would believe that walking or running a mile would burn the same number of calories. They would reason that while walking is less strenuous, it takes longer. The truth is, running is a major muscular undertaking, requiring more effort than walking. As a runner jumps from one foot to the other, he is burning 50% more calories than walking. Despite this fact, walking is still considered the best exercise for most of us, especially as we get older. Other than a good pair of shoes, walking requires no special equipment and can be done indoors or outside.

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