Walking is one of the most popular and accessible exercises out there

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Walking vs. Running: Is One Better than the Other?

Walking and running are both excellent choices for cardiovascular health.

Walking is one of the most popular and accessible exercises out there. It doesn’t require expensive gear or training, and it provides the same cardio benefits as running: mood boost, improved heart rate, and increased longevity.

Running shares the same benefits in less time. A recent study in Taiwan compared the benefits of walking to running. Researchers found that a five-minute run provided the same benefits as a 15-minute walk, and a 25-minute run provided the same benefits as a walk four times as long.

Still, there are those who prefer walking. It doesn’t require a serious warmup the way that running does, it’s less intimidating, and doesn’t cause the injuries that running might. However, for walking to remain an effective form of cardio, walkers may need to pick up their pace to prevent their routine from getting too easy. Walking at an easy pace is definitely better than sitting in one place, but the biggest benefits of aerobic exercise come with increased heart rate. Aim for a pace where you can talk, but not sing.

Esther Shaindy Leshkowitz lives with her family in Brooklyn, where she teaches high school and writes — driven mostly by curiosity. She tries to exercise every day.