Walking and Jogging

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katyk08
katyk08 Posts: 302
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Okay soo.. when I go to put in my minutes from the treadmill on here in the exercise log, there isnt a 4.0 or 4.5mph for jogging - the jogging starts at 5.0mph. I dont know about anyone else, maybe you guys can help me- but I start lightly jogging at 4.0mph. I dont know if this bc I am short or what (Im 5'2 and maybe 5'3 on a good day). I am at a decent jog at 4.5 mph. I mean seriously, my heart rate gets and stays in the high 170s and hits 180s sometimes while Im at 4.5mph. I am for sure burning more calories while I jog at 4.0 and 4.5 mphs than I would burn if I was "briskly walking" at 4.0-4.5mphs right?? And if so, how can I tell how many more? Is there anyway or do I just use the generalized amount of calories burned on this website exercise log?

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  • katyk08
    katyk08 Posts: 302
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    Okay soo.. when I go to put in my minutes from the treadmill on here in the exercise log, there isnt a 4.0 or 4.5mph for jogging - the jogging starts at 5.0mph. I dont know about anyone else, maybe you guys can help me- but I start lightly jogging at 4.0mph. I dont know if this bc I am short or what (Im 5'2 and maybe 5'3 on a good day). I am at a decent jog at 4.5 mph. I mean seriously, my heart rate gets and stays in the high 170s and hits 180s sometimes while Im at 4.5mph. I am for sure burning more calories while I jog at 4.0 and 4.5 mphs than I would burn if I was "briskly walking" at 4.0-4.5mphs right?? And if so, how can I tell how many more? Is there anyway or do I just use the generalized amount of calories burned on this website exercise log?
  • cnolovechild
    cnolovechild Posts: 179
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    I'm like you I have to start jogging around the 4.0 mark....I always enter it in as jogging if that is what I'm doing.. I never thought of it as cheating though...I just figured it was because I have shorter legs. I'm 5ft 4
  • iluvsparkles
    iluvsparkles Posts: 1,730 Member
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    yes you re definitely burning more calories, mostly because jogging as opposed to brisk walking implements many more muscles in your legs, BUT it also implements more momentum, making a difference in the numbers as well.

    the only true way to tell is to get an HRM, but I am with you, I am short, and a 'jog' gets my heart rate up to its max! I think my heart would explode if i tried to RUN...

    I think for now, the generalized 'jogging' category should work for you, bc you are definitely burning more than if you were just walking without any gravity behind you.
  • ladywalkalot
    ladywalkalot Posts: 230 Member
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    4.0 and 4.5mph are listed under walking.....

    Everyone's stride is different.....you can also enter a mile/min if you know that......

    :flowerforyou:

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