Long and slow or Short and not so sweet?
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Long and slow or Short and not so sweet?
| Tue, 05-11-2004 - 10:35pm |
Hey guys,
I just got back from my workout (late, I know. but at least I did it) I am wondering about this...is it better for me to workout for less time and jog for half of it, or to walk as fast as I can but do it for twice as long. When I jog i get really tuckered out reaaaally quickly, and have to do it in intervals. I had been really slacking off on exercise for a long time before the last couple weeks, so I am not in the greatest shape. (I am starting slow) It *seems* to me that powerwalking for 40 minutes is going to provide more benefit than jogging for 20. Am I right here? or do you all think it evens out somewhere in the middle because of the higher intensity.
thoughts? opinions?

I think the evidence is mixed on this. You have to work out at least at some minimum level to get some benefit, but then intensity burns more calories. Longer workouts build endurance. I usually go for a mix of hard short workouts and longer ones.
I bet someone else knows more about this.
Erin
Mom
LOL Erin =)