Question 1

will walking help me lose weight faster than running?

Accepted Answer

No: That said, you will lose close to the same walking as running the same distance. But , running it takes less time. Also, you will still have metabolism going longer after the run than the walk. Now, you may be able to walk farther than you can run, so if you go farther you will burn more calories, even though you spent more time doing it. Your choice. Good Luck.

Question 2

will running about 2 miles (with some walking) help me to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Losing weight: Running two miles will burn approximately 200 calories. There are 3,500 calories per mile. So - will you be running/ walking regularly?

Question 3

what are the best ways to lose weight without walking too much or running?

Accepted Answer

See details: Minimize carbs, control portion size, no fast foods or high calorie snacks, no eating between meals. Without significant dietary changes, nothing will work.

Question 4

can walking/running up and down stairs make you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any activity that burns calories can help with weight loss. However, without dietary changes it will not have a significant impact.

Question 5

in order to lose weight while running, is it best to sprint then walk in intervals?

Accepted Answer

Intensity N duration: The more intensive the work-out/running and longer time will burn more calories. Alternating between jog/walk/sprint provide good balance of cardiovascular and wt management benefits. Start out easy and increase overtime. Chose methods that fit your lifestyle/work/family--living healthy is a life-time commitment. Eat well/sleep well and exercise regularly. See doc regularly too. Good luck.

Question 6

walking and running on a treadmill for 4 mile help me lose weight or i need to do more?

Accepted Answer

Excercise: Walking 4 miles on a treadmill a day will most likely help you lose weight. However, you have to make sure you watch your caloric intake.  If you eat a lot more food to make up for the exercise you won't lose any weight and may in the end put more on.  The best thing is to eat right along with your exercise.  Keep up the good work!

Question 7

was told i should wear running shoes cause that makes you walk fast and lose weight fast. true?

Accepted Answer

Not sure that : A running shoe makes you walk faster than a shoe unless your running........
Excercise helps you lose weight. This is usually more comfy in a sneaker than shoe. Watching what you eat is important. If you watch what you eat better in a sneaker than shoe, than by all means wear sneakers, but its the watching what you eat part not whats on your feet part that really matters.

Question 8

is running a good way to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Running is an areobic exercise that is quite popular.  Be careful about overdoing it and you should be fine.

Question 9

is running the best way to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Running: Running is a good form of exercise and can definitely help you lose weight. However, it is a high impact exercise and can damage your knees. Any form of cardio exercise that gets your heart rate up is good. Biking (or stationary bike), elliptical machine, rowing, swimming are all great forms of cardio. Maintain your target hr for 30+min to burn fat.  Running is fine if your knees can take it.

Question 10

why would running be the best way to lose weight fastest?

Accepted Answer

Well...: Any exercise can help you lose wt, assuming you are not eating more once you start working out.  

Running is nice because it's pretty simple for most people to do (get some decent or good shoes), and provides a pretty good workout, depending on how vigorously you run.

If you have not been regularly exercising, may want to mix up your workout routines on different days.

Running =great workout!

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