Which is better for weight loss, running or brisk walking?

Weight loss is a very hot topic in today's society. There are many ways to lose weight, and now many people use running to lose weight. Some people walk very fast, but not because they are in a hurry, but because brisk walking is also a way to lose weight. Some people may think that brisk walking and running are similar, but if the purpose is to lose weight, the two are different. So, which one is better for weight loss, running or brisk walking? Let me introduce it to you below.

Judging from the fat-reducing effect alone, running will be better, lasting more than 40 minutes. Brisk walking will require at least 1 hour to have the same effect, and the heart rate must reach more than 85/100 of jogging, that is, it must be maintained between 50 and 55 to be effective. The average energy expenditure (kJ·h-1·kg-1) of brisk walking and jogging was calculated using the Weir formula and was: 22.18±3.68 for brisk walking and 41.34±7.32 for jogging.

Running is a simple aerobic exercise that can activate 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. Slow long-distance running for more than 30 minutes can not only deplete the body's glycogen, but also mobilize the body's fat. As long as running is not too intense, it will not cause the body to be overly deprived of oxygen, so it helps to consume fat and achieve the goal of losing weight. Brisk walking for at least an hour will have the same effect.

To sum up the above, we can see that both running and brisk walking can help lose weight. As for which one is better, running or brisk walking, of course running is more effective. Running is more helpful for friends who want to lose weight than brisk walking. Both are weight loss methods, but the effects are different due to different methods. The best thing is to find the method that suits us best.