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Neither, it promotes leanness in moderation ( mile or half mile a day )
How ever, if you are locking for bulk such as 2 or 3 hundred pounds the stair-mill is better for cardiovascular exercise.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoRunners can definitely build muscle, especially so in the legs. Distance runners however don't tend to have much upper body muscle definition, mainly as a result of distance running however there is nothing stopping a distance runner from doing gym work to build muscle in the upper body, although probably not all that beneficial.
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Does running on the spot give you as much as running?
No it doesnt you need to move your legs so you can use all of your leg muscles which causes you to burn more calories otherwise you are only using your calf muscles
What muscles are needed when running?
Most of the muscles of the body are exercised when running. Of course the foot and leg muscles are needed the most but the muscles of the torso and upper body are used as well.
Does running and walking use the same muscles?
Running and walking does use the same muscles in the body. Three of the main muscles used in the legs are hamstrings, quadriceps and gluteal muscles.
What muscles are used while running?
Mostly your Quad muscles
What main muscles do you use when running?
Calves, hamstrinsg, quadricepts, inner thighs, hips and buttocks are the main muscles used when you run. Try running in areas where there are some hills to give your legs a good work out, don't forget to warm up and stretch after you work out.
How do you build muscles in your legs?
by running
How is running a good exercise?
because you use alot of muscles when running
Which muscles are used in running?
quads calfs
Will running improves calf muscles?
yes it will
How can one strength his heart muscles?
By running
What organelles would increase in the muscles if running long distance?
Running long distance will require more energy. For this number of mitochondria will increase in the muscles.
What muscles does your body gain muscle if your running?
what muscles of a weight lifter/marathon/runner/compared
