Running vs Walking for fat burning

[osiris2k6]

I prefer wind sprints. They are shorter (20 - 30 mins) and I am loosing weight even though I haven't change my diet much.

 

[gjohnson5]

Both...

Try HIIT

I usually run about 2 miles on the weekdays for cardio. It takes me like 14-15 min, my buddy said that it is pretty much worthless because you need to get your heartrate at a certain point and maintain it for like 45 min to burn fat. Is there any truth to this?

 

[Synpax]

This thread will be deleted (hopefully soon) and will be replacd by some things that are more accurate and consolidated.

 

[lightemup82]

Running by far the best....

 

[wv_runner77]

running is best for weight loss. If you are a bodybuilder and want to keep muscle I would walk. The muscle you have will burn more then a small person walking and you will not burn up muscle. I have ran college CC and done BB, running is the best thing for weight loss and fitness. I do keep and get more muscle with walking. The bigger you get the less you should run for fat loss.

 

[GUARDIAN]

You guyz need 2 do some more research on anaerobic and aerobic exercise and how the body fuels these.

Low to moderate intensity exercise is what burns fat. You can't burn fat without the presence of oxygen. Your heart rate should be no more than 60-70% of max.

 

[Wave]

Based on my experience, I feel better with positive splits. However depend on previous long time training experience the body will adapt to the conditions, so an ex runner or swimmer in my opinion will be resistance to low intensity training. They should intensify their cardio to get result. Every body is difference. I read from a magazine that the more intens the cardio, the more far be burned. HIIT (high intensity interval training) is recommended, too long time running like marathon may reduce muscle mass and probably damaging muscle

 

[samcim123]

Just do both

 

[PICK3]

Slow Walking Burns More Calories, Easier on Joints