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**enactolaelant** · 11-12-2005, 12:15 PM

I hear lots of pros and cons about walking v. running. I hear that a good amount of walking every day can get you worked out as much as running does and it's less stress on the knees...any input? I've found myself trying to walk for a while but always end up jogging in the end...whatever.

You can burn just as many calories walking (it just takes longer), so it's OK that way for losing weight. But you won't get your heart rate up high enough to improve your cardio fitness. If you're worried about your knees, ride a bike or swim or row or whatever.

FWIW in addition to kendo I also play judo, run and lift weights. In a good week I'm in the dojo, gym or on the road for 10-12 hours.

11-12-2005, 12:15 PM	#23
enactolaelant Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	I hear lots of pros and cons about walking v. running. I hear that a good amount of walking every day can get you worked out as much as running does and it's less stress on the knees...any input? I've found myself trying to walk for a while but always end up jogging in the end...whatever. You can burn just as many calories walking (it just takes longer), so it's OK that way for losing weight. But you won't get your heart rate up high enough to improve your cardio fitness. If you're worried about your knees, ride a bike or swim or row or whatever. FWIW in addition to kendo I also play judo, run and lift weights. In a good week I'm in the dojo, gym or on the road for 10-12 hours.
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