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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Walking is arguably better - just make sure to get your heart rate up[/quote]

Yes, if you get your heart rate to the [b]same level[/b], then walking is potentially better. But other than Olympic race walkers, who walk at a 6 minute/mile pace, who can do that? If I walk as fast as I can, I can get down to maybe a 12 minute/mile pace, but it feels incredibly awkward and my heart rate still is lower than when I jog. If you're carrying a weighted backpack or going up a hill, maybe.[/quote]

Yes you just need a hill. Find a route with a few hills, really hustle up the hills, and the heart rate boost will carry through the whole walk.

Also does not need to be the same level as a cardio machine. Anything in your moderate zone or better contributes to fitness. Many people overdo the cardio aspect and it has very diminishing returns and can even do damage.

Plus a natural walking motion is great all over movement with so many benefits,

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