Exercise MYTH #3: Running a mile burns more calories than walking a mile

The TRUTH: Both running and walking a mile burn the same amount of calories.

We called in our mathematicians for this one. They looked at us with a grin and said, 'Give us something challenging. This is a no-brainer.'  Running one mile and walking one mile both burn 100 calories. Walking a mile takes longer and therefore results in a burn of the same amount of calories.

So why run? Because it works that cardio and, if you are looking for a calorie burn, running will burn more calories in less time than walking. Ask a mathematician. It is true.

Author: Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret.
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