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TechnoRat60 asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

Which burns more calories?

Does a human burn more calories by walking one mile or by running one mile?

A) Running a mile burns more calories.

B) Walking a mile burns more calories.

C) Both burn the same number of calories.

D) None of the above.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Both burn the same amount, you just finish quicker when you run!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Running (A) a mile burns more calories.

    As an example, for a 130 lb person

    Running a 10 minute mile burns about 100 calories.

    Walking a 30 minute mile burns about 75 calories.

    Aloha

  • 1 decade ago

    That depends -- are you exercising for a set distance or a set time? If you want to cover three miles running or walking and burn as many calories as possible, walking is the way to go. However, if you have an hour set aside to either walk or run, running will burn more calories.

    When you run, you burn mostly sugar and carbohydrates. However, when you walk for a long enough distance it gives your metabolism time to switch from burning carbohydrates to burning fat.

  • 1 decade ago

    Technically both burn the same number of calories, but running develops stronger leg muscles, and gives you a better cardiovascular workout, and makes you feel like you are burning more than walking.

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  • Apollo
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Running

    Source(s): More body surface is active
  • 1 decade ago

    both burn the same number of calories!

  • 1 decade ago

    I would say both burn the same amount of calories...

  • ukcufs
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    A - While you're walking you're relaxed and just your feet are moving but whie running your arms are pumping, whole legs moving and your heart is going for it and you have to be more aware to keep your balence and not mow some old lady down.

  • 1 decade ago

    A, because it also burns more calories after and during!! And anyone who doesnt say A is an idiot, its bloody common sense!!!!!!!!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    None of the above

    Fire

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