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Running, jogging or walking.

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  • asviles
    asviles Posts: 56 Member
    As with all things it's better to limit yourself by choice and not by necessity. Do it all until you've discovered what works best for you. Walk long distances to burn calories without burning yourself out, but pick a day to do some sprints up and down the drive way to build some muscle and work on that explosive cardio. Then, when you're feeling brave, go knock out a quarter mile jog and see how you feel. Slowly build yourself up on all fronts. Walk a little farther or fast, sprint harder and do more of them. Run farther. Use the long walks on your rest days from running to keep from killing your shins and overtraining. I'm 265 (down from 311) and have only just recently started trying to run again and I can tell you it's quite the confidence booster to see yourself getting tangibly better at running. When the half mile jog used to leave you dizzy and a few weeks later you find yourself crossing that mile marker wondering if it's time to add another lap, you'll start to realize that there are more victories than just the number on the scale. Just take it slow.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited November 2017
    I must admit i have never seen anyone RUN unless they were in a running race, which to me is actual running.. Everyone else i see is jogging. Is jogging an un-pc word these days?

    For example:

    Jogging is what i would do for exercise, and is what i see regular people doing daily.

    Running is what i would be doing if i was escaping an axe wielding murderer who was after me.

  • NoxDineen
    NoxDineen Posts: 497 Member
    The best is the one you enjoy the most. They'll all do solid work for your cardio health.

    Personally I love a nice mid-pace jog through nature.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    OP I'd say its totally up to personal preference. There is no "best" there, its just a matter of picking something that you are most likely to stick with because you enjoy (or at least hate it the least).

    I'm a reasonably healthy guy. I could run, I could jog....but honestly I just prefer walking, I enjoy it more. So I walk.
  • NadNight
    NadNight Posts: 794 Member
    I prefer walking, it's more enjoyable. It may not be as intense but I'm more likely to do it than run or jog so it's the most effective one for me!

    I once tried to take up jogging and the initial sensation of being light and fast feels great..but that only lasts about 30 seconds! My knees and hips and chest soon hurt if I run but I can walk for miles plus with walking you can take in the scenery of wherever you are
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    NadNight wrote: »
    I prefer walking, it's more enjoyable. It may not be as intense but I'm more likely to do it than run or jog so it's the most effective one for me!

    I once tried to take up jogging and the initial sensation of being light and fast feels great..but that only lasts about 30 seconds! My knees and hips and chest soon hurt if I run but I can walk for miles plus with walking you can take in the scenery of wherever you are

    Exactly this for me too. Plus the burning lungs and gasping for breath just doesn't appeal to me :weary:
    Walking is nuch more enjoyable for this old duck..

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