is walking a lap and running a lap better than running every lap?
453369
There are different types of pysical training or exercise... Walking and then Running is called interval training, which is supposed to get your heart rate to an ideal-fat-burning zone and is very effective for quick workouts. You should do this type of training, however in 5 minute intervals. 5 walking, 5 running. Walking a lap may take too much time and lower your heart rate too low. \nRunning every lap is also good exercise. This kind of cardio-vascular training is  great for your heart, building endurance, etc.  Running is typically a better exercise for those who want to actually- fast jog- for longer workouts.. Doing this you should jog for 40 minutes or longer.
845946
A big difference between the two would be wind resistance. On a treadmill, you won't have any of it while on the street, you get plenty of it.\n\nBut that can be easily remedied. Just raise the platform on your treadmill to get more resistance. I've found that the treadmill puts much more pressure on your body to improve than just jogging outside. On the mill, you'll be forced to continue running while outside, you can just take a break whenever you feel like you want to give out. \n\nSo yeah, they're two very different experiences.
1004164
No, running on the spot isn't the same as going for a run because you don't excercise as best as what you would when you go for a run.  There isn't as much pressure or hard work when running on the spot.  Running on the spot however does still give a great excercise!
575027
I don't think it's about how long you run, more of how far. If you run like.... a mile in one hour, that's obviously not as good as like... 3 miles in one hour. Also, running long distance, like... 5000 meters a day(I dunno what that is in miles, I'm chinese) is really good for strong things. Back- stand up straight and it should get harder. And stomach- sit-ups, don't stop when it hurts. When you get up in the morning, and feel like your stomach has a huge cramp, you know you did it right.
950869
I just heard about this on the news. Running is the best as it uses all the muscles from the chest down, you lose weight and the abs show definition.\n\nIf this is the information that you are looking for , please rate it. Thank you.
55287
Running does burn more calories, but you can keep walking for 1 hr and not feel tired or worn out from exercise.\n\nRunning is stressful on your joints, whereas walking is not.  Both forms of exercise are good for your heart.\n\nIt really depends on the amount of time you have for exercise.  And what you plan on doing afterwards.  I usually enjoy walking more, so I do more of it, and thus get more exercise.  Running is a pain, and so I tend to avoid it more.  The best form of exercise is one that you enjoy.
282895
Getting started and staying with it.  Exercising is easy - walking is simplest form.   Think of it as a lifestyle change.
540867
It's probably best to get your body used to a set schedule, that way your system knows what to expect.  So, it's probably better to exercise at the around the same time each day, although it's not bad to exercise at different times...
53710
Start slow.  On the first day, walk for five minutes and jog for one minute, and repeat.  Keep that up for as long as you can -- one lap or two.  The next day, walk for four minutes and jog for two, and repeat.  Each day you should walk a little less and jog a little more.\n\nDon't worry about how you're doing on a particular day.  Just keep it up and you'll gradually get stronger.
8540
There is no such thing as spot-reduction when it comes to losing weight.  It is a myth, and don't believe anyone telling you otherwise.  If you are going to lose weight on your legs, you will lose it everywhere else also.  That said, running is probably the best exercise because along with losing weight you will be building the muscles in your legs and core (lower abs and back) which will give you a healthier, and slimmer, appearance.
466616
stride out the straights and run a rhtym in the curves....short quick rythm in curves....long hard strides in straights...and going into the last 200 take off....that is for 800m  im sure 1500m is the same...maybe last lap take off in 1500m....
758026
Pace yourself. Like the name says, use up every piece of time you have for each lap. Don't rush and keep a good pace.
1009534
If you go to a conventional calorie burn table it always appoints what you are raising here, which I do not agree, even the number of burn calories is the same, you muscles will never work the same by jogging than by walking, but it seems that in terms of calorie burn you are close to the truth...
62307
Walking works very well for me. It's easy to do, and it utilizes all body parts. Another fun thing to do is have some friends over, and put some upbeat music on, and all of you exercise together. It's not only fun, but healthy. Believe it or not, I lost 17 lbs. in 2 weeks by just doing the Cha Cha Slide with my daughters every day, a few years ago. It was really fun, and I didn't think about how boring and exhausting exercise could be.
1041590
You can get the same results as running, if you walk at a brisk pace.  When you are saying you're "stressing out your leg muscles" are they hurting?  Are you just beginning your program?  Consider this: walking for 10 minutes to warm up, then run for 10, walk for 10, run for ten.  Try alternating running and walking, or put the running aside for a week and walk fast for about 30 minutes, you'll get the same results and with no added impact to your knees, legs, feet, joints, back.\n   If you do decide you want to keep running, walk for at least 5 minutes first to get your muscles warmed up.  Starting to run right away without warming them up first can cause some injury to them, and then you're "on break" for awhile.  \nOh and to answer your question (finally!) yes, walking and running every other day will certainly burn fat.    Hope this helps....
416511
just run...run it off..its the best.eat what ever you want. you eat a pizza today run a mile more or combination of fast walking and runing. i was 300 pounds when i started now i am 200
367987
How would it be cheating?  Unless the rules say you have to run or walk and cannot combine both, it's perfectly fine!  There are lots of training plans for run/walking marathons that are very popular.  I'm sure there will be others just like you there doing a run/walk method.  You'll be covering the whole 26.2 miles on your feet and that's what you are supposed to do.  Good luck and have fun!