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How Many Calories Can You Burn Walking vs. Lifting Weights?


Published on 2025-01-13 14:43:18 - MSN
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  • The number of calories burned during exercise depends on several factors, including body weight, intensity, duration, and individual metabolism.

The article from MSN discusses the caloric expenditure associated with walking versus lifting weights. Walking, especially at a brisk pace, can burn a significant number of calories; for instance, a 155-pound person can burn approximately 133 calories in 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph. The number of calories burned increases with speed, body weight, and duration. On the other hand, weight lifting or resistance training burns fewer calories per minute compared to walking, with the same 155-pound person burning around 108 calories in 30 minutes. However, weight lifting has the advantage of increasing muscle mass, which can elevate the resting metabolic rate, leading to more calories burned over time even when not exercising. Additionally, the article notes that combining both forms of exercise can optimize weight loss and overall fitness by enhancing cardiovascular health through walking and building muscle through weight lifting.

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