Walking considered strength training?

lisakelsch7

Yes I know..its not lifting any considerable weight but it does eventually build muscle in the legs. So should it be considered strength training?

Cortneyrenee04

No. Walking would be cardio.

hekla90

Um, no.

IsaackGMOON

No... wat

kk_inprogress

No. And if you're eating at a deficit, you're not building muscle anyway.

Alatariel75

Nope, particularly if you're losing weight (though not at any stage), as you will be decreasing the weight you "lift". The idea of strength training is to work muscles more than normal. Walking is normal.

Liftng4Lis

No.

Christine_72

I've been walking over 10 miles on most days for months. I have noticed zero definition in my legs

OldAssDude

I would say it is muscular endurance training, but not muscular strength training.

NotGnarly

I agree with the other comments. Definitely not considered strength training.

Christine_72

I wonder if you wore a heavy weight vest while walking, if that would make a difference? ?

arditarose

um nope

rbiss

No

DopeItUp

Definitely strength training. Don't listen to these chumps.

DopeItUp

PS: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/fitness-and-exercise

OldAssDude

DopeItUp wrote: »

Definitely strength training. Don't listen to these chumps.

Endurance, not strength. And cardio if you walk at a fast pace.

DavPul

DopeItUp wrote: »

Definitely strength training. Don't listen to these chumps.

This

Cranquistador

But are you walking like an Egyptian?

OldAssDude

DavPul wrote: »

DopeItUp wrote: »

Definitely strength training. Don't listen to these chumps.

This

Maybe if you put enough weight in a pack to only be able to do 3 sets of 8 to 12 steps.

kk_inprogress

DopeItUp wrote: »

Definitely strength training. Don't listen to these chumps.

I said no, but I'm conflicted. I completely disagree that she's building muscle, but gaining strength? Probably.

Pinnacle_IAO

Only if you're carrying a loaded barbell...lol

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OldAssDude

ENDURANCE TRAINING!!!

NOT STRENGTH TRAINING!!!

kk_inprogress

bcalvanese wrote: »

ENDURANCE TRAINING!!!

NOT STRENGTH TRAINING!!!

You're yelling. Stop yelling.

arditarose

bcalvanese wrote: »

ENDURANCE TRAINING!!!

NOT STRENGTH TRAINING!!!

What? I can't hear you.

OldAssDude

kkenseth wrote: »

bcalvanese wrote: »

ENDURANCE TRAINING!!!

NOT STRENGTH TRAINING!!!

You're yelling. Stop yelling.

hahaha

I just cant believe such conflict about a basic fitness concept.

It's funny...

Serah87

NO.

kk_inprogress

bcalvanese wrote: »

kkenseth wrote: »

bcalvanese wrote: »

ENDURANCE TRAINING!!!

NOT STRENGTH TRAINING!!!

You're yelling. Stop yelling.

hahaha

I was just making sure you knew. Back to the topic....

OldAssDude

arditarose wrote: »

bcalvanese wrote: »

ENDURANCE TRAINING!!!

NOT STRENGTH TRAINING!!!

What? I can't hear you.

LOL

kk_inprogress

bcalvanese wrote: »

kkenseth wrote: »

bcalvanese wrote: »

ENDURANCE TRAINING!!!

NOT STRENGTH TRAINING!!!

You're yelling. Stop yelling.

hahaha

I just cant believe such conflict about a basic fitness concept.

It's funny...

I agree. I was just teasing you

DopeItUp

asflatasapancake wrote: »

Perhaps if you were carrying a backpack filled with 100 pounds of wet concrete and walked really fast, uphill, in the snow for 8 miles. Otherwise, no.

Why does it have to be wet concrete?