RUNNING CALORIE
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How many calories does running burn? Calculate by distance, speed, or time.
Running vs Walking: Calorie Comparison
Running burns approximately 40–50% more calories per kilometre than walking at the same body weight, due to the greater muscular effort, higher heart rate, and the additional energy cost of the airborne phase. However, walking the same distance burns only slightly less — making both valid exercise choices depending on joint tolerance, time availability, and fitness level.
Running and Weight Loss
Running is one of the highest-calorie-burning cardio activities available. A 75kg runner burns approximately 500–700 calories per hour at moderate jogging pace (9–11 km/h). However, research shows that running also stimulates appetite, and runners frequently compensate by eating more. Tracking total daily calories remains essential even with high cardio output.