Walk vs Run. Which one do you prefer and which one would be your choice in the way of fitness?

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OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

I've been a runner, competitively in high school and college, and job related in the military, then for personal fitness in my private life. But I've also been a hiker / backpacker since about age 14-15 for personal enjoyment and then in the military as part of my job.

Running will do great things for your heart and lungs and endurance. But running is all about efficiency. It doesn't build muscle very well. It will keep you lean and eliminate body fat.

Walking on the other hand, especially walking uphill and downhill, with say 25 -75 lbs on your back will work your heart and lungs hard. But it will also build muscle in your lower body like crazy. Calf muscles, quads in your thighs, glutes in your butt.

People tend to hate hills and avoid them like the plague. Nuh uh, hills and gravity are your friend. It intensifies the level of work you can get into the time spent.

Another pro tip. A lot of people never leave the asphalt and only run or walk on the flat, even surface of roads. Get off the roads and onto a trail with rocks, tree roots, grass, and mud. The uneven, constantly changing surface will make you use small muscles, tendons, and ligaments to move laterally as well as forward. That teaches your body balance and strengthens all those little parts of you that never get used on a smooth surface like roads. Falling a few times is an excellent motivator to pay attention to where you are placing your feet. 🤣 Your sense of balance will improve pretty quickly.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Definitely prefer walking. I love going on nature trails with... with good company especially.

I'm not really a fan of cardio and running just to burn calories. My cardio is more biking and kicking a ball against a wall (it's more intense than I make it sound... I literally play soccer volleyball with myself against the wall, not letting the ball drop. It's pretty cool to watch).

Simslover92 · Accepted Answer

Both especially on the track. Walk run walk run. Though as you get older fast pace walking is probably better long term on the joints.

brezzybaby · Accepted Answer

I like both so., most times I walk but usually turns into a jog depending on how long I have to be walking

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Walking is the way to go & I only run if I’m being chased or if I sign up for charity running event. Which do you prefer?

molonski2 · Answer

I walk a hell of a lot  But it's basically training for all the fun runs , so normally I run 10.5 or 21k.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I am too top-heavy to run anywhere, so walking it is.

jazzy34 · Answer

Due to my bone condition, I do walking based workouts.

Alex-Snow · Answer

We all are different with different body shapes and fitness levels. I prefer running especially on trails. But I do like a brisk hike at times also.

Shiprex · Answer

Walking with purpose. Running is like rushing to do something

exitseven · Answer

I have two fake hips so my running days are over. I really miss it.

msc545 · Answer

I prefer to walk. Running messes up your feet and lower legs and can create some problems with your brain as well.

Wodens_Apprentice · Answer

Jog is better as you can keep going for a while.

_Jenny_ · Answer

@thegreenyogi I jog sometimes 💃

Paige2006 · Answer

I like a combination of both

AgentG111 · Answer

Either depends on the time and situation.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Drumming!

Cidknee · Answer

Walking.

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