What's a better workout?

[manlymatt83]

Regularly, I do one of the following two, OR both:

- Go to the gym, run 2 miles on the treadmill
- Walk 3-4 miles with my 15-20 pound back pack on (if I feel like skipping the subway)

If I did one of these on one day and the other on another day, how am I faring on weight loss/calories/cardio? Obviously running makes you *feel* better, but is running 2 miles really all that much better for you than "hiking" (I say that because of the weight on the back) 4 miles?

 

[brikis98]

What are you trying to accomplish?

 

[EightySix Four]

Originally posted by: manlymatt83
Regularly, I do one of the following two, OR both:

- Go to the gym, run 2 miles on the treadmill
- Walk 3-4 miles with my 15-20 pound back pack on (if I feel like skipping the subway)

If I did one of these on one day and the other on another day, how am I faring on weight loss/calories/cardio? Obviously running makes you *feel* better, but is running 2 miles really all that much better for you than "hiking" (I say that because of the weight on the back) 4 miles?

Workout B doesn't involve much cardio since I doubt your heart rate reaches a high enough BPM

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: brikis98
What are you trying to accomplish?

Weight loss, keeping healthy

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: manlymatt83

Originally posted by: brikis98
What are you trying to accomplish?

Weight loss, keeping healthy

Perhaps reading the fat loss sticky would be best?

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: manlymatt83

Originally posted by: brikis98
What are you trying to accomplish?

Weight loss, keeping healthy

If healthy means "getting in shape," then do yourself a favor and commit to actually working out. Otherwise, don't bother.

 

[brikis98]

Originally posted by: manlymatt83

Originally posted by: brikis98
What are you trying to accomplish?

Weight loss, keeping healthy

Have a read through the fat loss sticky. If you have questions after that, feel free to post them here.