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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Lee Bell

Uphill walking vs running — which burns more calories?

A photo of a man walking uphill and a couple running.

Being physically fit enough to run up, say, a flight of stairs without zero huffing and puffing is a simple yet very desirable goal for many people.

And it’s not just about being fit enough to easily reach the top of some steps — it’s more about being an indicator of your cardiovascular health. The more you train, the more calories you’ll burn, and the fitter you become, the easier all activities in general life will be. And you’ll feel better for it, too. You don’t have to look far to find the many studies showing the link between regular cardio exercise and life satisfaction. 

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