Walking vs Running - A Simple Analysis
- Running: Running burns double calories roughly in the same time and builds superior cardiovascular endurance, but places higher impact on joints and muscles.
- Walking: Walking burns less calories in the same time and provides basic cardiovascular endurance, but places lower impact on joints and muscles.
- Arthritis and obesity: Running may be difficult for people with arthritis and obesity, whereas walking, being the simplest exercise, is suitable for all.
- Low-impact recreational running: It is beneficial against arthritis and osteoporosis due to dynamic loading of cartilage. Walking stands second in this regard.
High-impact fast running on hard surfaces may cause arthritis in a few people.
