Which is better, jogging or brisk walking?

There are many ways to exercise in life, some we know and some we don't, but the meaning and benefits of each exercise method are definitely different for people. For example, brisk walking and jogging are both aerobic exercises, which are very good for the body. However, jogging and brisk walking are very confusing in people's minds. Many people will choose these two exercise methods when losing weight and keeping fit. So, is jogging better or brisk walking better?

1. For people who have no exercise habits, brisk walking can reduce sports injuries

German sports and exercise expert Clausbers pointed out that with each step an ordinary person takes, the impact on the soles of their feet is about 1 to 2 times their body weight, which is only about 1/3 of that of jogging. Correspondingly, the pressure on the knee and ankle joints is much smaller. Generally speaking, walking will not cause serious injuries to the knee and ankle joints unless you sprain your ankle by stepping on something like a rock or your foot is stepped on by a companion behind you.

2. Tips for brisk walking: Walk on flat ground, which will cause less damage to the joints; secondly, keep your chest and head up, spread your shoulders, and keep your shoulders and hips in the same straight line perpendicular to the ground. If the hips lean back, it will increase the burden on the spine and waist, and the best exercise effect cannot be achieved; swing your arms naturally, and be careful not to swing your arms above your shoulders; take big steps and walk quickly; the center of gravity of the waist should be placed on the stepped foot, and actively use the muscles of the whole body when walking, which can help relieve low back pain, shoulder pain, and improve the function of internal organs.

3. Jogging is a simple aerobic exercise that can exercise muscles throughout the body, prompt the body to burn fat and achieve a weight loss effect. It is worth noting that the actual fat burning starts after 30 minutes of continuous exercise, so running exercise needs to be persisted for more than half an hour.

As we introduced above, whether you choose brisk walking or jogging, you need to decide based on your physical condition. If you think jogging is better than brisk walking, or the effect of brisk walking is better than jogging, then use whatever method you think is good to lose weight and keep fit. While losing weight and keeping fit, you should also pay attention to making sure you stick to the exercise method you choose for a long time.