What is walking or running beneficial
Both walking and running are considered excellent exercises to move towards a healthy lifestyle. But often people are confused about which of these options are better for health. From a medical point of view, both of them have their own benefits, and the right choice depends on the person’s age, physical ability and current state of health. Senior Advisor and Interventional Cardiology at Asian Hospital in Faridabad, Dr. Prateek Chaudhary, is telling what is the best in walk and running?
Benefits of Walking:
Walking is a low-impact exercise, that is, there is not much pressure on the body while doing it. It helps to keep the heart healthy, control blood pressure, balance weight and reduce mental stress. Walking is the safest and effective way for elderly, heart patients or people who are starting exercise. A 30 -minute walk daily helps in keeping the body active and strengthening the power to fight against diseases.
Benefits of Running:
Running is a high-impact activity that helps the body to burn more calories, strengthen muscles and increase stamina. Running can be more beneficial for those who are already fit and whose bones and joints are good. It is considered a fast and effective way to lose weight, but it is important to pay attention that the pressure on the joints is high when running, which increases the chances of injury to the knees or ankles.
What is better in both?
It depends entirely on personal health. If a person is not addicted to regular exercise, it is best to start with walking. At the same time, people who are fit and want to do more intense exercise can choose the running. Sometimes it can also be beneficial to create a restrained program of walking and running.
Whether walking or running, it is important that you remain active in some form or the other. Listen to the body, choose exercise as needed and take your doctor’s advice before starting any new exercise.
ISCLAIMER: (Tips suggested in this article are only for common information. Start any kind of fitness program or make any change in your diet or take any kind of change in your diet or consult your doctor before taking any measures related to any disease. India TV does not confirm the authenticity of any kind of claim.
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