A 44-year-old member asked:
how much more calories do you burn running than walking?
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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Depends: You can go to several websites to obtain the research. The frequency, duration, intensity and length of time often will determine which activity burns more calories. Running normally is the best.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Do I burn more calories by running or walking a mile?
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Dr. David Laha answered
Podiatry 38 years experience
Running slightly: Calculating calorie burn is a very complicated formula. Google calculating calorie burn and check out the formulas. The main thing is staying active. Dr l.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Can running burn more calories than walking?
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Dr. Zoey Goore answered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Run vs. walk: Running does burn more calories walking most of the time. Now if you are walking at 12 minutes per miles and running at 30 minutes per mile you might burn more calories walking. You should start at a comfortable range and give your self credit for any exercise.
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