2006-09-20 10:25:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Even though both are good cardiovascular exercise, I think from a potential injury standpoint,walking poses less of a danger. Jogging can cause twisted ankles,falling injuries and shin splints,all injuries that are not as likely with good brisk walking.
2006-09-20 10:36:20 · answer #1 · answered by jidwg 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate running. I do the walking thing, but only as a supplement to strength training, which is the best workout program. Running is bad for the joints anyway.
Strength/weight training is the best exercise for losing weight and looking good. Cardio is beneficial, but weights are more important. Running and walking mimic NOTHING that you normally do in a day - except for running and walking. Even running isn't something the human body was designed to do very well - in the course of a normal day, most humans do NO running whatsoever. The whole running craze is pretty much BS.
By contrast, weight training mimics things you do all the time, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, etc. And strength training, when done properly and combined with the right diet, causes your body to burn fat much more efficiently than cardio.
More people die each year from running, jogging and walking. Since 1996, only about 20 people have died weight lifting. (most of these were guys who were benching without a spotter and the weight crashed onto their necks - the simple fix for that is to incline the bench slightly, eliminating that possibility).
Conversely, THOUSANDS of people a year drop dead while out running and walking (granted, many of these get hit by cars, but if you're lifting at the gym, it's not very likely that you'll get hit by a car).
Love Jack
2006-09-20 11:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your current fitness level. The best exercise is any exercise that you can which you can perform in your target heart rate.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4736
If you can get into your target heart rate by walking, then walk. If you aren't achieving your target heart rate by walking, then try jogging.
2006-09-20 13:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by chaeysa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends on your age.
Obvious fact, jogging is more effective than walking because efforts are more significant.
But walking is perfect if you cannot run...
2006-09-20 10:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking is kinder on the knees whereas jogging can cause a little wear-and-tear over time.
2006-09-20 10:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by tattyhead65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would think jogging, however ever magazine I read walking is better for you. So walking it is.
2006-09-20 10:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by LaDonna J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on you.
How fit you are and what you hope to achieve?
If you are very fit walking may not be able to provide you with sufficient intensity .
Listening to your body, Monitoring your heart rate are all ways to ensure the intensity is right for you.
If you are new to exercise you may want to enlist the services of a personal trainer who can take you through the 3 levels of walking .
For a personal trainer in your area contact the national register of personal trainers NRPT check out their website.
2006-09-20 10:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by shabba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking is the best overall form of exercise. You want to walk at a brisk pace and monitor your heart rate.
Jogging can contribute to problems with your knees, joints, etc. due to constant jarring when hitting the pavement.
Walking is much safer in terms of low risk to your joints.
2006-09-20 10:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
all depends jogging is better but just pace your self.
2006-09-20 10:33:15 · answer #9 · answered by hardbringer26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walking is easier on your joints
2006-09-20 10:38:29 · answer #10 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋