Some people contemplate whether their workout routine should consist of walking or running. The fact of the matter is, there are pros and cons to both. They are both terrific exercises in general. Here are some considerations …

- If you are looking to burn the most calories possible, run. You will have to walk for nearly an hour to get the calorie burn benefit of a 30 minute run.
- Running is more intense – so the general health benefits will be higher.
- There is less chance of injury associated with lower impact exercises like walking. If you are severely overweight or in poor cardio condition, start with walking.
- Running is high-impact and the weight on your joints could be more than three times your body weight.