Does a human burn more calories by walking one mile or by running one mile?
A) Running a mile burns more calories.
B) Walking a mile burns more calories.
C) Both burn the same number of calories.
D) None of the above.
2006-12-21 01:19:21 · 13 answers · asked by TechnoRat60 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Both burn the same amount, you just finish quicker when you run!
2006-12-21 01:26:54 · answer #1 · answered by misskenjr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Running (A) a mile burns more calories.
As an example, for a 130 lb person
Running a 10 minute mile burns about 100 calories.
Walking a 30 minute mile burns about 75 calories.
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2006-12-21 10:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends -- are you exercising for a set distance or a set time? If you want to cover three miles running or walking and burn as many calories as possible, walking is the way to go. However, if you have an hour set aside to either walk or run, running will burn more calories.
When you run, you burn mostly sugar and carbohydrates. However, when you walk for a long enough distance it gives your metabolism time to switch from burning carbohydrates to burning fat.
2006-12-21 09:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by digiguru_uk 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Technically both burn the same number of calories, but running develops stronger leg muscles, and gives you a better cardiovascular workout, and makes you feel like you are burning more than walking.
2006-12-21 10:04:10 · answer #4 · answered by Likes the O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Running
2006-12-21 09:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by Apollo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
both burn the same number of calories!
2006-12-21 09:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by T-MAC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say both burn the same amount of calories...
2006-12-21 09:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by westervel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A - While you're walking you're relaxed and just your feet are moving but whie running your arms are pumping, whole legs moving and your heart is going for it and you have to be more aware to keep your balence and not mow some old lady down.
2006-12-21 09:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by ukcufs 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A, because it also burns more calories after and during!! And anyone who doesnt say A is an idiot, its bloody common sense!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-21 15:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by fitness guru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the above
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2006-12-21 09:20:38 · answer #10 · answered by Wow! I have a pig nose! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋