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Running or walking: Which activity uses more energy for the same distance? According to a report in The Conversation, researchers investigated this question back in the 1970s.
Running consumes more energy than walking, even if the same distance is covered. This is because the body performs a greater vertical movement when running.
This up-and-down movement requires more strength from the leg muscles, which means additional energy expenditure. Therefore, some energy moves the body upward instead of just forward.
After intense physical activity, calorie consumption remains elevated for several minutes, which is more pronounced when running than when walking. This is due to the higher body temperature and the replenishment of energy reserves.
Speed also plays a role. While normal walking (approx. 5 km/h) consumes less energy than running, very slow or swift walking can consume more energy than running.
At extremely fast walking speeds (over 8 km/h), more muscle coordination is required without the use of the elastic properties of the tendons as in running.
- source: dagens.de/picture: Bild von Daniel Reche auf Pixabay
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