Walking vs Running

What are some benefits of walking?

• Improves cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles and bones, reduces risk of chronic diseases, manages weight, improves mood and mental well-being, increases energy levels

• Increases risk of chronic diseases, weakens muscles and bones, reduces cardiovascular fitness, decreases energy levels

What are some benefits of running?

• Increased risk of injury and joint problems.

• No benefits at all.

• Improved cardiovascular health, increased endurance, weight loss, stress reduction, and improved mood.

• Decreased cardiovascular health, decreased endurance, weight gain, increased stress, and worsened mood.

Which activity burns more calories: walking or running?

• cycling

• running

• swimming

• sitting

What is the main difference in energy expenditure between walking and running?

• Duration

• Distance

• Intensity

• Heart rate

How does walking benefit cardiovascular health?

• Walking increases heart rate, improves circulation, and strengthens the heart and lungs.

• Walking only improves circulation but has no effect on heart rate or lung strength.

• Walking decreases heart rate and weakens the heart and lungs.

• Walking has no effect on cardiovascular health.

How does running benefit cardiovascular health?

• Running has no effect on cardiovascular health.

• Running can actually harm cardiovascular health.

• Running only benefits lung function, not heart health.

• Running improves heart and lung function, increases blood circulation, reduces the risk of heart disease, and improves cardiovascular fitness.

Which activity is more suitable for weight loss: walking or running?

• cycling

• running

• swimming

• sitting

What are some potential risks of running?

• Muscle soreness, dehydration, fatigue

• Injuries, cardiovascular problems, joint issues

What are some potential risks of walking?

• Slipping on ice, getting attacked by a dog, getting lost

• Tripping and falling, getting hit by a vehicle, encountering unsafe or dangerous areas

Which activity is generally easier on the joints: walking or running?

• walking

• swimming

• running

• jumping