Is walking on the treadmill for a longer time equal to running for a shorter time?

[Anonymous]

im trying to lose 5 pounds and I hate running! id rather just walk forever on it while watching the TV and run during the commercials. would that be less effective though?

[WeaponZero]

Honestly it's not as effective. A good alternative would be to do intervals. Switch between doing 2 minutes jogging at a moderate pace and then 1 minute at a sprinting/running pace. You might want to do it on the elliptical instead of the treadmill because having to work around the time it takes for the conveyor on the treadmill to speed up and slow down can offset your interval performance and can increase risk of injuring yourself.

[Xx_DRE_xX]

This.

[WeaponZero]

I've been doing this for the past couple weeks for 20 minutes at the gym before starting my resistance workout and the results have been awesome.

[Xx_DRE_xX]

I mean if you want something that can burn calories & be better on your hips & joints Switch to an eliptical machine. It will definitely save your breath & energy also being just as effective as running. Walking is only burning like 6 calories or so in a minute.

[martyfellow]

Running is a more natural movement, and of course burns a lot more calories and is a better carido workout than walking while watching TV.