Walking V/s Jogging
Occupied treadmills and rush of walkers and joggers in the gardens are sufficient enough to prove that walking and running are most loved and followed exercises. People of all age-groups prefer these two exercises because of their simple and effective nature. However, when it comes to picking from the two, people generally select on the basis of their comfort and not compatibility.
Benefits of walking:
- It is a low impact exercise
Walking requires limited movements, causing less stress to the joints. If you have got a good pair of shoes, then walking shall help you in multiple ways, without causing any damage to your joints and cartilage.
- Regulates blood pressure
A regular walk of nearly 60 minutes can help in keeping a check on the blood pressure. Apart from enhancing blood circulation, it also helps in increasing your stamina.
Cons of walking:
- Can’t burn enough calories
It is not an intense workout routine so it doesn’t help you burn a lot of calories in one go. If you desire to walk for long hours just to burn calories, you would end encountering fatigue and your muscles might also experience excessive tension and friction causing strain and damage to the muscles.
- Low intensity
Walking qualifies as a low-intensity exercise as it doesn’t help in raising body temperature. Besides, it doesn’t increase the heart-rate hence can’t help you in building your cardiovascular health.
Benefits of running:
- Burns calories quickly
It is not a rare fact that running helps in losing weight. It causes good rise in temperature and provides great run to your unnecessary fat.
- Avoids diseases
Running is highly recommended for women as it helps in avoiding breast cancer. Apart from that it keeps strokes and fear of heart attacks at bay. Early stages of diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis can be dealt more consciously if regular jogging is adopted. It makes your heart robust and arteries flexible.
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