is walking or jogging better for you?

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What is d best in body excerse, walking or jogging?

Answer 1

Depends on…: Your weight/bmi & physical conditioning & status of hip, knee, & ankle joints. Walking has less forceful impact on those joints, especially if overweight. If bmi is 18-25 & no history of hip/knee/ankle injury, try jogging.

Answer 2

Yes: The average age for walking is 9-15 months. If your child is not walking by age 18 months, that is different enough that your doctor will recommend having an evaluation to see if there is a cause for this delay and consider beginning physical therapy to help your child reach this milestone.

Answer 3

Yes: It can be perfectly normal not to learn to walk at all in the first year or even first 15 months or more. For some groups, the average for learning to walk isn't until 13 months. The calendar isn't a concern here. Other things might be. If someone is concerned about developmental delay of any kind, it's wise to discuss this with a pediatrician who has examined the child.

Answer 4

Yes: A 4-month baby is too young to sit without help. Babies usually start walking by 11-13 months. At each regular check-up, the doctor will look at the motor skills gained by baby, to be sure the baby is learning to sit, crawl, stand, and eventually walk. Parents can ask the doctor questions, if they are worried about any motor skills.

Answer 5

No: Most babies start to cruise around 10-12 months and walk around 10-15 months. If your baby isn't meeting these miletones then you need to discuss this with your pediatrician.

Answer 6

Yes: What is important is how the baby is developing overall. Has the baby reached all other milestones expected prior to walking? Milestones pretty much occur in a certain order, you must be able to roll brfore you sit and crawl before you walk.

Answer 7

12 to 15 months: Children want to check out their world starting around 6 months, and by 9 months are able to crawl around. By 12 months, that just doesn't cut it, and they pull up on objects and cruise. We expect babies to walk between 12 and 15 months, though of course some will walk by 9 or 10 months, and some won't by 15 mo. A lot depends on the drive and gross development of the child.

Answer 8

11-13 months: Babies usually start walking by 11-13 months. At each regular check-up, the doctor will look at the motor skills gained by baby, to be sure the baby is learning to sit, crawl, stand, and eventually walk. Parents can ask the doctor questions, if they are worried about any motor skills.

Answer 9

12-15 months: Most infants start to cruise between 10-12 months and walk independantly between 12 and 15 months.

Answer 10

Usually Around Age 1: Most infants are either cruising (walking holding on to someone's hand or furniture) or walking by age 1. Though that is the norm, development varies for each child. Many children do not walk until 15 to 18 months, and some infants walk as early as 9 months. So try not to stress the timing of milestones and if you do have concerns, talk to your pediatrician.

Answer 11

11-13 months: Babies usually start walking by 11-13 months. At each regular check-up, the doctor will look at the motor skills gained by baby, to be sure the baby is learning to sit, crawl, stand, and eventually walk. Parents can ask the doctor questions, if they are worried about any motor skills.

Answer 12

12-15 months: Most babies crawl around a year of age. Don't be nervous if your baby is still cruising but not wanting to let go at 12 months though. It may take a bit longer for some babies to get there but that does not mean there is necessarily a problem. If your baby is not crawling by 15 months (and your baby was not premature or has neurological problems), you may want to discuss that with your doctor.

Answer 13

12-15 months: Most babies start to cruise around 10-12 months and walk around 10-15 months.

Answer 14

12-15 months: 12-15 months is typical, but can range from 9 to 20 months.

Answer 15

By 16 months: Some babies are comfortable crawling for months and some skip crawling to go straight to walking. It is normal for babies to take up to 16 months to learn to walk. If still not walking then, s/he should be evaluated for motor delay. Remember to give baby plenty of opportunities for safe movement -- too much carrying or bringing things over to your baby can cause delay too.

Answer 16

Yes: Blood is circulating profusely from exercise and heart pumping blood at high rate.

Answer 17

My personal bias: I think walking is a better choice 'for the long haul'. A brisk walk is great cardiovascular exercise with much less wear and tear on your joints.

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