Walking or running?  10 points to the person who can give me a really good answer (none of this bad for knees and stuff...im looking for something deeper)
202030
Best for burning calories and losing weight?  Neither actually.  Interval training is best for that b/c it takes advantage of both aerobic and anaerobic activities.  Running second.  Walking third.  Short, high-intensity exercise will burn the most calories.  \n\nInterval training will actually train your body to burn calories through-out the day.  Not just while you're working out.  Interval training is an intense work-out of 15 to 30 minutes where you begin at a base rate and then gradually build up the intensity at intervals and then bring it back down.  Here's an example...Let's say you were running on a treadmill for 24 minutes.  The first two minutes you'd start out at your base rate:  For our example, let's say you start out at speed 5.  After two minutes, go up to 5.5 for two minutes.  Then, go back down to speed 5 for two more minutes.  Then up to 6 for two minutes, and again back down to 5.  After you hit 6.5, you'd then start dropping your pace again.  Go back to 6, then 5.5, and finally 5 again.  For more info, visit the following sites...\n\nhttp://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs\n/conditioning/a/aa030802a.htm\n\nhttp://www.acefitness.org/fitfacts/pdfs/\nfitfacts/itemid_87.pdf#search=\n'interval%20training'\n\nhttp://www.cbass.com/INTERVAL.HTM
572314
Jogging, rollerbladding, bike riding, walking, stair climbers, the gazelle glider.. I would say walking and jogging though. \n\nBTW: You people above me, the ones being mean.. if you cant answer her question nicely, dont answer at all. She was asking a serious question.
627775
skipping is pretty bad for the knees. Running is okay if you do it on softer ground, like grass and some tracks are made to absorb some of the impact.
145688
Running a mile and walking a mile burn the same calories.  In running you do it faster.  So if you're short on time -run.  If you hate to run -walk, but expect more time commitment.
65134
Jogging is a high-impact form of exercise, so it is rough on your joints in general.  If you can jog on a softer surface like a natural trail or special trails that have a foam like texture, or inside at a fitness center, that might help.\n\nDepending on your age and other factors, this could be a symptom of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or deterioration of the cartilige in your knee.  If it only hurts for a few minutes, I would just try finding a softer surface, or you could consider switching to a lower impact exercise like bicycling.  If it starts to interfere with your daily activity, then you should see a doctor or orthopedic surgeon for advice.
561245
start with running short distances, then walking a longer distance.  As you get into better shape, you shuld be able to run for longer.  Start off using a treadmill or running on dirt or grass, it is much easier on your joints than the pavement.  \n\nGood luck, and happy running.
21092
Wow this is a tough one. I think I will resist any knee replacement option and I have two bad knees. I have seen too many very unsatisfied suffering recipients. Maybe the fix will get better in a few years. I would not worry about running. If you can walk well and painless after they get through with you that's all it seems you can expect.
196872
any type of cardio would be helpful, so the orbitrek could be helpful. it's easy on the knees, so that's good. the important thing is whether you would use it on a regular basis.
371985
wonderfull I am proud of you\nin answer-relax-running on cement or roads is very bad it will get you shin splints -very painfull\n\nstationary or moving bike is very good-and accelerated walking swinging your arms like the english do and more helps too-or on a treadmill-if you are disciplined you can do it at a health spa. thanks in Jesus care and prayer
582656
running on the pavement can put strain on the knees
588593
You can get the same results as running, if you walk at a brisk pace.  When you are saying you're "stressing out your leg muscles" are they hurting?  Are you just beginning your program?  Consider this: walking for 10 minutes to warm up, then run for 10, walk for 10, run for ten.  Try alternating running and walking, or put the running aside for a week and walk fast for about 30 minutes, you'll get the same results and with no added impact to your knees, legs, feet, joints, back.\n   If you do decide you want to keep running, walk for at least 5 minutes first to get your muscles warmed up.  Starting to run right away without warming them up first can cause some injury to them, and then you're "on break" for awhile.  \nOh and to answer your question (finally!) yes, walking and running every other day will certainly burn fat.    Hope this helps....
465152
walking burns calories. just slow...\n\ndiet and exercise....
508005
Running is definitely better than jumping on a trampoline.   You have to find an exercise you like though, otherwise you won't stick to it.  I myself like belly dancing.  Works the whole body, but more importantly the abs. (and I enjoy dancing to arabic music)
642633
Walking is much lower impact than running.  Walking probably is not agrivating the injury as much as running work.\nConsider:\n- Using ice 20 min. on, 20 min. off 2 or 3 times a day.\n- Use a knee brace for support when running until it feels better, get one with the steel brakets on either side to help control side to side motion.  Don't use brace for too long as it can prevent your body from supporting on it's own if the brace is always there.\n- If not better in about a week or two.  See an orthopedic doctor.\n- Asprin or Advil or your favorite pain killer can also help with the pain and cut down on any swelling.
562881
Wasn't running but was hiking and felt a weird twinge in my leg, I thought that I should stop and rest and massage or stretch but the I thought "No, this isn't a good spot and I've only got 2 more miles to go." Hurt to walk or stand for next 3 days.\n\nFeel free to laugh.
296019
Landing on your toes and heels alone can harm your knees and/or back. I have done state level competitive medium distance running, while running, I generally land on my toes and the balls of the front foot which then settles down, sometimes the whole foot touches the ground, in the meantime the heel of the rear foot has risen and is ready to move ahead. \n\nSince I participated in the 5000m and the 1500m, I used to run alt-least 15-20km continuously on five to six days a week and never did have a problem in this style of running.
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I say just a nice walk or if you're up to it a jog. But i am feeling the same way, so i don't blame ya if you don't go!! But i have heard motion relieves some cramps. So maybe it'll work in your favor! :)