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5k - running or walking

LLScho
LLScho Posts: 12 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello

If I travel 5k on foot will I burn the same number of calories regardless of the speed I do it at? So will a sprint burn the same number of calories as a slow amble?

There will obviously be differences in the amount of time taken and in other benefits such as cardiovascular health, but is the calorie burn approximately the same?

Thanks

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  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    No, running burns more calories per mile than walking.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I somehow doubt anyone would be sprinting 5K but running burns approximately 2 x the calories compared to walking for the same distances

    Walking: .30 x weight (in lbs) x distance (in miles)

    Running: same formula but factor is .63

    runnersworld.com/weight-loss/how-many-calories-are-you-really-burning
  • LLScho
    LLScho Posts: 12 Member
    It felt like running should burn more calories but I couldn't think of a scientific reason why as you are moving your weight the same distance - now I know. Thanks for the link.
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