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FarrahnE
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Is walking effective cardio? I understand that I would have to walk a longer distance to get a good burn, but I've been told by a few people that because my HR isn't really high during a walk, it shouldn't really be viewed as my form of cardio. I just want to know if anyone here has had positive results with power walking?
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Yes u can have weight loss power walking with change in calorie intake.0
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Walking is great exercise. I ran a lot last year but have been mostly walking for my cardio this year. I walk outside when possible and over the winter when I walked on a treadmill I followed this plan.0
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Absolutely. Walking is great for cardiovascular health.0
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After getting my Fitbit I started power walking. After 2 months of power walking and NO running I was able to run my first 5k. There's no way I could have run it if not for the walking I did in the two months prior.
Now I mostly run.0 -
It is much more effective than sitting on the couch!0
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Walking at a leisurely pace is good in that it gets you up and moving (rather than sedentary). For cardio fitness, you would have to walk at a brisk pace that raises your heart rate and keeps it elevated, or so I understand. Power walking can be just about as brisk as slow jogging.0
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demoiselle2014 wrote: »Walking at a leisurely pace is good in that it gets you up and moving (rather than sedentary). For cardio fitness, you would have to walk at a brisk pace that raises your heart rate and keeps it elevated, or so I understand. Power walking can be just about as brisk as slow jogging.
Yep, I'm a power walker and I pass a few joggers on the track. It's great for heart-health, but high incline intervals on the treadmill really give you a good workout. Don't hold onto the rails and really push yourself.0 -
Is walking effective cardio? I understand that I would have to walk a longer distance to get a good burn, but I've been told by a few people that because my HR isn't really high during a walk, it shouldn't really be viewed as my form of cardio. I just want to know if anyone here has had positive results with power walking?
I believe @earlnabby has lost over 100 pounds from walking.
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Powerwalking is my main form of exercise now,...i love it, especially as i do it outdoors!
When i was losing weight i used to walk 4-4.5 miles (50-60 mins) 5 times a week. Now i'm maintaining, i've cut it down to 3 miles, but it has so many health benefits and still burns a few extra calories.
You're also less likely to have any injuries with walking (as opposed to jogging or running, where i always managed to twist my ankle or something).0 -
They say you burn as many calories walking a mile as you do running a mile. Whether or not its a cardio activity would depend on your exertion level. Perhaps buy a FitBit or other device for help.0
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I walked 110 miles in May and 117 miles in June. 60+ pounds lost this year and not really slowing down. I do a bit of strength training, but most of my exercise is walking. And yes, my cardio health is definitely improved. Resting heart rate began 70-72 and is now in the mid 50s!0
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Here's an interesting story that was recently aired on NPR about the effectiveness of walking: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/06/23/416482690/take-a-hike-to-do-your-heart-and-spirit-good0
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ExRelaySprinter wrote: »You're also less likely to have any injuries with walking (as opposed to jogging or running, where i always managed to twist my ankle or something).
Do you know how many times I've tripped on the sidewalk and ended up bleeding from just walking?
But walking is great exercise and helped me lose over 100 lbs.
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kshama2001 wrote: »Is walking effective cardio? I understand that I would have to walk a longer distance to get a good burn, but I've been told by a few people that because my HR isn't really high during a walk, it shouldn't really be viewed as my form of cardio. I just want to know if anyone here has had positive results with power walking?
I believe @earlnabby has lost over 100 pounds from walking.
Walking, swimming, and a water aerobics class; but mostly walking:
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Hulbert0089 wrote: »They say you burn as many calories walking a mile as you do running a mile. Whether or not its a cardio activity would depend on your exertion level. Perhaps buy a FitBit or other device for help.
I don't think that's the case. I understand that it burns more calories to run, because when you run you have periods when both feet leave the ground.
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ExRelaySprinter wrote: »You're also less likely to have any injuries with walking (as opposed to jogging or running, where i always managed to twist my ankle or something).
Do you know how many times I've tripped on the sidewalk and ended up bleeding from just walking?
I Powerwalk in my local park (smooth pathway/some grassy areas), so i guess that makes a diffrerence.
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I had been doing short runs for awhile, but have an old injury to my foot that's acting up, so I'm back to walking. Anything that gets me moving is good in my book, so I think it's worth it.0
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demoiselle2014 wrote: »Hulbert0089 wrote: »They say you burn as many calories walking a mile as you do running a mile. Whether or not its a cardio activity would depend on your exertion level. Perhaps buy a FitBit or other device for help.
I don't think that's the case. I understand that it burns more calories to run, because when you run you have periods when both feet leave the ground.
Actually, they are very close. Close enough to not make much of a difference. With my stats, walking a mile at 3 mph will burn 131 calories and running 6 mph will burn 145
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demoiselle2014 wrote: »Hulbert0089 wrote: »They say you burn as many calories walking a mile as you do running a mile. Whether or not its a cardio activity would depend on your exertion level. Perhaps buy a FitBit or other device for help.
I don't think that's the case. I understand that it burns more calories to run, because when you run you have periods when both feet leave the ground.
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