{"id":85370,"date":"2024-01-04T10:47:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T10:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=85370"},"modified":"2024-01-04T10:47:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T10:47:46","slug":"walking-running-what-better-for-health","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/walking-running-what-better-for-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking or Running: What’s Better for Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Walking or running?<\/strong><\/em> Both offer mental and physical benefits,<\/strong> but if you want to live longer, then running might be the better choice.<\/strong> We know that regular physical activity is beneficial for our psychophysical health, but what helps us live longer, walking, or running?<\/p>\n

Both activities are excellent forms of cardiovascular exercise,<\/strong> and honestly, neither is necessarily better than the other.<\/p>\n

Walking is one of the most popular forms of physical exercise worldwide for a good reason: it’s simple, accessible, and effective.<\/strong> Regular walks reduce the risk of many health issues, particularly anxiety, depression, and diabetes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, once your body gets accustomed to walking, you might want to try increasing the pace. If you can transform even a part of your walk into a run, you’ll achieve practically the same physical and mental benefits in much less time.<\/strong> And that’s what makes the difference.<\/p>\n

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Walking or Running: Here are All the Benefits<\/h1>\n

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Why Walking is Good for Your Health<\/h2>\n

Walking is a simple yet effective way to improve cardiovascular health.<\/strong> Increased blood flow during a walk contributes to better circulation and reduced blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regular walking helps maintain body weight<\/strong> and has significant benefits for the musculoskeletal system. It strengthens leg muscles, enhancing endurance and muscle strength<\/strong>. Being a low-impact activity,<\/strong> it has minimal risk of joint injuries<\/strong> compared to more intensive forms of exercise.<\/p>\n

Psychologically, walking is an excellent way to reduce stress and improve mental well-being.<\/strong> Exposure to natural light during walks stimulates vitamin D production, essential for mental health. Being outdoors provides an opportunity to connect with nature, reduce mental fatigue, and improve overall mood.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why Running is Good for Your Health<\/h2>\n

Similar to walking, running effectively improves cardiovascular health.<\/strong> Running stimulates the heart, increases blood circulation, and enhances lung capacity, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases by regulating blood pressure and improving overall heart function.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One distinctive aspect of running is its ability to significantly burn calories, contributing to weight management.<\/strong> Running involves various muscle groups, toning and strengthening the lower limbs more than walking.<\/p>\n

From a musculoskeletal perspective, running is a high-impact exercise that can enhance bone density and joint resistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond the obvious physical benefits, running has a positive impact on mental health.<\/strong> This intense physical exercise releases endorphins (also known as happiness hormones<\/em>), reducing stress, improving mood, and combating depression.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Walking or Running: What’s Better for Your Health?<\/h2>\n

So, which is better, walking, or running?<\/em><\/p>\n

According to experts, running has the upper hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firstly, this activity is more efficient<\/strong> than walking, thanks to increased speed.<\/p>\n

Instead of lifting one foot at a time, running involves a series of jumps. This requires more strength, energy, and power than walking.<\/strong> Those who start running for the first time, even with a slow jog, make the heart and lungs work harder.<\/p>\n

This consequently increases the effort level to what is known as vigorous activity \u2013 recommended by international guidelines for a healthier life.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Some studies have also found that, concerning longevity, running is better than walking.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research in Taiwan discovered that regular five-minute runs extended subjects’ lifespan as much as 15-minute walks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moreover, a regular 25-minute run and a 105-minute walk equally resulted in about a 35% lower risk of death<\/strong> over the next eight years.<\/p>\n

An American study found that regular runners, even at a slow pace, are 30% fitter than walkers<\/strong> and those who engage in no physical activity. Runners also had a 30% lower risk of dying<\/strong> in the next 15 years.<\/p>\n

However, keep in mind that running is much more traumatic on joints and ligaments than walking.<\/strong> Despite numerous benefits, the risk of injuries is higher.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":85372,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,16,2723],"yoast_head":"\nWalking or Running: What's Better for Health? - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the physical and mental benefits of walking and running, discovering the efficiency of each for a longer, healthier life.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/walking-running-what-better-for-health\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Walking or Running: What's Better for Health?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore the physical and mental benefits of walking and running, discovering the efficiency of each for a longer, healthier life.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/walking-running-what-better-for-health\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Grazia USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/01\/camminare-corsa-allenamento-hero.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"567\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/walking-running-what-better-for-health\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/walking-running-what-better-for-health\/\",\"name\":\"Walking or Running: What's Better for Health? 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