When it comes to burning calories and staying fit, both walking and yoga are popular choices. While they both offer unique health benefits, how do they compare in burning calories in just 30 minutes? Tap to read!
Muscle Engagement
Walking builds up leg and core muscle groups. Whereas, yoga, all muscles are engaged with enhanced overall flexibility, balance, and muscle tone developing with time.
Calorie Burn
While walking burns more calories due to an increased heart rate. Yoga helps to burn a few calories, which does have certain other benefits.
Impact on Metabolism
Walking speeds up the metabolism and burns calories in a quick time. While yoga does help in stress relief and mindfulness at a slower pace.
Stress Reduction
For stress relief through deep breathing and relaxation techniques, nothing beats yoga. Though walking helps too, it won't be as effective as yoga.
Sustainability
Walking is easy to do regularly. It takes practice to become good at yoga, but it will do wonders for long-term flexibility and wellness.
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This is general information and may vary based on individual factors. Consult a healthcare professional or fitness expert before starting any new exercise routine, especially with pre-existing health conditions.