Is it true that if you walk a distance you gain the same benefit in fitness terms as if you had run it?

Answer 1

No.

Walking is a great way to stay healthy but does not build the cardio-vascular the same way running does. walking, in general, will not raise your heart rate nor require the processing of oxygen the way running will.

If you are looking for a faster turn-around on health benefits, running will provide it. if you are looking for easing into a heath regime, walk, then fast walk, then run.

As always, make certain you are healthy enough to start an exercise program.

Answer 2

This is true. It's the same as it would if you would run than walk. But if you run then you keep your heart rate up, which is better for your body. But overall, if you walked it you still get the same results. Just running is easier, and burns fat better and faster.

Answer 3

this is a very common misconception,but it is not true. by running the distance, you keep your heart rate up a lot more. when your heart rate is up, you are in a fat burnng zone, so the benefits on your body are better.