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Actual burn short vs tall?

blondejillie
blondejillie Posts: 305 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So, If you're 5'2" and walk a 13 minute mile, are you burning more than a 6'2" person walking a 13 minute mile (more steps to get the job done if you're a shorty).

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  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    The 6'2" likely has a higher mass than someone who is 5'2", so they would be burning more calories, simply by virtue of having more mass. Step size from height is negligent compared to mass.
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