Walking vs running: How many calories do you really burn?

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Walking Basics

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Running Basics

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Calories Burn

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Factors Affecting Calorie Burn

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Benefits of Walking

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Benefits of Running

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Final Tip

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