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Neither. You need to walk at a brisk pace (still able to talk but breathing hard) and sustain the pace for about an hour.
I would agree with the first answer, insomuchas, it is more about the time AND effort spent walking, not one OR the other
While ANY time spent walking is ALWAYS beneficial to a point, if you are looking for cardio-respiratory or weight loss tips, it is usually said that you need to achieve your target heart rate for at LEAST 20 min of exercise, 3x a week.
However, This willrequire a 30-40 min commitment, as you would not be exercising at that effort until at least a few min into a walk.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on how your regular walking is. There are ways that you can improve your fitness by walking 'properly' which involves walking at a certain pace, swinging your arms and striding.
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What has the author Bob Carlson written?
Bob Carlson has written: 'Walking-- for health, fitness and sport' -- subject(s): Fitness walking 'HealthWalk' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Fitness walking, Health aspects, Health aspects of Walking, Walking, Exertion, Physical Fitness
What has the author Erika Peters written?
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What has the author Robert Sweetgall written?
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What components of physical fitness is walking?
Cardiovascular
What has the author Lon H Seiger written?
Lon H. Seiger has written: 'Walking for health' -- subject(s): Fitness walking, Physical fitness
Which is better for you fitness walking or regular walking?
Fitness walking to me includes regular walking. There are different types of walking that I use for different purposes. If I walk casually then it's usually as a warm up or cool down tool. I step it up to about 2-3mph to work my heart a little more. Interval walking for me is great because I get to change speeds and also add an incline to my workout which challenges me in a shorter period of time then if I just casually walked.
Who created Rockport Fitness Walking Test?
The Rockport Fitness Walking Test was developed by exercise physiologists and cardiologists at the Department of Exercise Science in the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
How often should you walk when walking for fitness?
everyday and each day increase your walking distance
What fitness components do you need for walking?
Cardiovascular Endurance
Can I purchase a walking treadmill at Wal-Mart?
Yes, you can purchase many walking treadmills at Wal-Mart. They have a big variety of treadmills you can choose from. One treadmill you can buy is the Exerpeutic 350 Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill. Another walking treadmill that you can buy at Wal-Mart is the Exerpeutic 440XL Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill.
Which activity will have the LEAST effect on your level of physical fitness?
walking to work
What benefits do walking shoes have as opposed to regular running shoes?
Walking shoes will have a different heel which supports the impact better than a regular running shoe would. The fitness walking shoe will have a flared, undercut or built-up heel since walkers strike the ground with theri heel.
