Running helps burn fat faster thanks to the post-exercise effect
According to Yash Aggarwal, a fitness expert in New Delhi (India), running is a high-intensity exercise that helps the body burn nearly double the calories compared to walking during the same period. When you run, your heart rate increases faster, forcing your body to use stored fat for energy. This persistent calorie deficit helps reduce fat, especially in the abdomen, where it is most difficult to reduce," he said.
Not only stopping when you finish your workout, jogging also creates an Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption EPOC effect, causing your body to continue to consume energy for the following hours to recover muscles. This makes running a faster and more effective method of reducing belly fat than walking.
A study published in the Journal of Strength and fitness Research also showed that runners can burn twice as many calories as walkers, while improving cardiovascular health, increasing endurance and helping to control weight better.
Not everyone is suitable for running, brisk walking is still effective if persistent
Although highly effective, jogging is a high-impact exercise that can put pressure on the knees, hips and ankles. Natives, the elderly, or people with joint problems should start slowly, notes Yash Aggarwal. Warm up thoroughly, choose good running shoes and stretch your muscles after exercise to avoid injury".
If you feel over running, walking fast or intermittently, running is a safe choice that still helps consume significant energy. Both forms boost metabolism, reduce fat, and improve your spirit. A study by the American College of Preventive Cardiology also confirmed that maintaining regular physical activity, whether walking or jogging, is the most important factor in reducing belly fat and improving long-term health.
No exercise is a miracle. The secret is to persevere, be regular and combine it with a balanced diet. At that time, both running and walking help you achieve the desired body shape," expert Aggarwal emphasized.
