{"id":60787,"date":"2024-05-28T21:30:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T21:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=60787"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T11:20:00","slug":"is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Can_Walking_in_Place_Count_as_Exercise\" >Can Walking in Place Count as Exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Is_Spot_Walking_the_Same_as_Walking\" >Is Spot Walking the Same as Walking?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Does_Walking_in_the_Spot_Count_as_Steps\" >Does Walking in the Spot Count as Steps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Is_Walking_in_Place_the_Same_as_Walking_on_a_Treadmill\" >Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking on a Treadmill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Is_it_Better_to_Walk_in_Place_or_Walk\" >Is it Better to Walk in Place or Walk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Can_Walking_in_Place_Help_You_Lose_Weight\" >Can Walking in Place Help You Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#How_to_Increase_Intensity_When_Walking_in_Place\" >How to Increase Intensity When Walking in Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#How_Long_Should_I_Walk_in_Place_to_Lose_Weight\" >How Long Should I Walk in Place to Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#How_to_Walk_in_Place\" >How to Walk in Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Walking_in_Place_Exercises_to_Add_for_Interval_Training\" >Walking in Place Exercises to Add for Interval Training<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#For_more_walking_benefits\" >For more walking benefits:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Does_Walking_in_Place_Build_Muscle\" >Does Walking in Place Build Muscle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#Can_Walking_in_Place_Replace_a_Treadmill\" >Can Walking in Place Replace a Treadmill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#What_Exercises_Can_Replace_Walking\" >What Exercises Can Replace Walking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#How_Many_Calories_Can_You_Burn_Walking_10000_Steps\" >How Many Calories Can You Burn Walking 10,000 Steps?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is walking in place the same as walking? Walking in place seems like little effort, but can you benefit from it in the same way as from walking for leisure? Wondering whether or not it can benefit you the way regular walking does is a valid question<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2328&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Walking_In_Place_The_Same_As_Walking\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Frame-1484579773.png\" alt=\"Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking?\" width=\"1925\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, we have to consider the definition and benefits of physical activity. Can you reap rewards with this<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/indoor-exercise\/\"> indoor exercise<\/a> at home?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Walking_in_Place_Count_as_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Can Walking in Place Count as Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few benefits walking in place can provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a low-level activity that may boost heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7817990\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may count towards your recommended daily steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21760553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pcd\/issues\/2016\/pdf\/16_0111.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may burn calories similar to walking on a treadmill (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21760553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could burn nearly as many calories as walking at a moderate pace (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21760553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-for-people-of-three-different-weights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could help you to lose weight with the right intensity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise-intensity\/art-20046887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unm.edu\/~lkravitz\/Article%20folder\/caloricexp.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19855335\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s expand on these benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Spot_Walking_the_Same_as_Walking\"><\/span><b>Is Spot Walking the Same as Walking?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spot walking isn\u2019t the same as walking around the house or walking outside, which takes you from one point to another. Instead, walking in place is just that\u2013 marching or stepping on the same spot repeatedly. Let\u2019s further compare it to walking, and discover the possible health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2328&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Walking_In_Place_The_Same_As_Walking\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68300 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4905-Calisthenics-for-Runners_-5-Key-Exercises-to-Build-Strength-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking?\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4905-Calisthenics-for-Runners_-5-Key-Exercises-to-Build-Strength.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4905-Calisthenics-for-Runners_-5-Key-Exercises-to-Build-Strength-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4905-Calisthenics-for-Runners_-5-Key-Exercises-to-Build-Strength.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4905-Calisthenics-for-Runners_-5-Key-Exercises-to-Build-Strength-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4905-Calisthenics-for-Runners_-5-Key-Exercises-to-Build-Strength.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Walking_in_the_Spot_Count_as_Steps\"><\/span><b>Does Walking in the Spot Count as Steps?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your steps in is a valid form of exercise, especially if you\u2019re sedentary and new to physical activity. A Swedish review found that even low-level physical activity was a factor of shorter hospital stays and fewer readmissions for all mortality causes in cardio patients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7817990\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any form of physical activity is better than none. You may protect your heart health by becoming physically active, which may benefit you more if you were previously inactive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A University of Tennessee study found that stepping in place during the commercial breaks of an hour-long tv show allowed participants to add an additional\u00a0 2,000 steps into their daily activity plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21760553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The CDC recommends getting 10,000 steps a day, and walking on the spot can be a useful tool in pursuit of that goal. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pcd\/issues\/2016\/pdf\/16_0111.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Walking_in_Place_the_Same_as_Walking_on_a_Treadmill\"><\/span><b>Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking on a Treadmill?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A University of Tennessee study compared the calories burned while walking on a treadmill, stepping in place, and watching commercials in a sedentary position for an hour (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21760553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping in place burned 258 calories an hour while walking at 3 mph on a treadmill burned 304 calories. Walking in place may not present the same intensity as a treadmill, but you\u2019ll still burn calories stepping on the spot at a moderate pace. Increasing your pace or adding other movements may burn even more calories.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2328&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Walking_In_Place_The_Same_As_Walking\">propel your weight loss journey <\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Better_to_Walk_in_Place_or_Walk\"><\/span><b>Is it Better to Walk in Place or Walk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study doesn\u2019t note individual weights or the stepping pace. However, it\u2019s the closest research available on this aspect of walking in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In comparison, a Harvard University study showed that a person who weighs 155 pounds and walks at 3.5 mph will burn 133 calories in 30 minutes or 166 calories in an hour (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-for-people-of-three-different-weights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The same person who is walking at 4 mph will burn 175 calories in 30 minutes or 350 calories in an hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there isn\u2019t concrete evidence that walking in place burns more calories than walking outside, calories burned per hour increases when\u00a0 the pace of either activity intensifies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Walking_in_Place_Help_You_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Can Walking in Place Help You Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight is about creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-breakfast\/\">calorie deficit<\/a>\u2013burning more calories daily than you consume. WebMD suggests you must create a 500-calorie deficit daily to burn a pound weekly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/calorie-deficit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 Let\u2019s look into how to increase your calorie burn through walking on the spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to increase the intensity or speed of regular walking, but how can you increase your calorie burn when walking in place?\u00a0 You can increase the intensity by moving additional limbs, marching higher, or increasing the rate at which you step in place. Increasing overall intensity will elevate your heart rate, all which will help burn more calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research at the University of New Mexico supports the idea that an increased demand for your heart to pump more oxygen burns more calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unm.edu\/~lkravitz\/Article%20folder\/caloricexp.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Meanwhile, a University of St Thomas study found the best fat-burning maximum heart rate percentage during exercise to be (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19855335\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). More research is necessary, but increasing the intensity during your exercise will increase your overall calorie burn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2328&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Walking_In_Place_The_Same_As_Walking\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68950 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Overlay-Banner-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking?\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Overlay-Banner.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Overlay-Banner-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Overlay-Banner.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Overlay-Banner-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Overlay-Banner.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_walking_in_place_the_same_as_walking\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Increase_Intensity_When_Walking_in_Place\"><\/span><b>How to Increase Intensity When Walking in Place<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small comparative study in Alabama found that high interval training with some resistance burned more calories compared to aerobics alone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25162652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding fast and moderate paced intervals could help you raise your heart rate while walking in place. Start slowly for a minute, before marching moderately fast to fast for another minute or two. Additionally, add in resistance to increase the intensity by carrying weights while spot walking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_I_Walk_in_Place_to_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>How Long Should I Walk in Place to Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise weekly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise-intensity\/art-20046887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Walking in place counts as cardio, meaning you need to walk in place for 30 minutes five times a week. If your schedule is too busy, you can break up those 30 minutes into three 10-minute sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply creating a calorie deficit in your diet could lead to a 2% loss in body weight over 6 months (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/calorie-deficit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, in oder to get the same physical benefits from walking in place as you would from outdoor or treadmill walking, you must increase the intensity to ensure you burn more calories\u2013 aim for 60-70% of your maximum(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise-intensity\/art-20046887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-indoor-walking-weight-loss-challenge\/\"><i>The 28-Day Indoor Walking Weight Loss Challenge Explained<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Walk_in_Place\"><\/span><b>How to Walk in Place<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the information provided above, and a few extra tips, let\u2019s create an indoor walking plan that will rival an outdoor walk.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear comfortable and supportive shoes when walking in place because the right shoes can prevent ankle and foot injuries and reduce joint pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/exercise-and-fitness\/tips-for-choosing-walking-shoes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Replace your spot walking shoes every 12 months for the best foot protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk in place for five 30-minute sessions weekly or three 10-minute sessions five days a week to get your minimum of 150 minutes each week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise-intensity\/art-20046887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Walk whenever you get the chance; if you\u2019re on the sidelines at your kid\u2019s game or waiting in line at a store.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a heart rate monitor, pedometer, or fitness tracker while walking in place to keep your maximum heart rate percentage in check for maximum calorie-burning effects <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19855335\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Set goals, track your heart rate and daily steps with indoor walking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swing your arms while walking on the spot. According to\u00a0 the Australian Fitness Academy, compound movements with multiple muscles and joints burn more calories than isolated exercises and require more energy expenditure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitnesseducation.edu.au\/blog\/education\/what-are-compound-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your feet closer to your buttocks while indoor walking, which should add more resistance and increase the calorie burn. A 5\u20198\u201d 35-year-old woman weighing 155 pounds will burn 328 calories per hour marching (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitday.com\/webfit\/burned\/calories_burned_Marching_rapidly_military.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a routine with exercises from the list below to create workouts between indoor walking sessions at home. The exercises also prevent boredom and allow for some variety and excitement during workouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2328&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Walking_In_Place_The_Same_As_Walking\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss <\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking_in_Place_Exercises_to_Add_for_Interval_Training\"><\/span><b>Walking in Place Exercises to Add for Interval Training<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some fantastic exercises to add in between indoor walking routines to give yourself the benefit of increasing your heart rate and calorie burn (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25162652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These\u00a0 exercises will burn the following calories if done vigorously. This example is for a 5\u20196\u201d 35-year-old woman weighing 155 pounds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/healthtool-exercise-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crunches &#8211; 121 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General dancing &#8211; 336 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-jumping-jacks\/\">Jumping jacks<\/a> &#8211; 344 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-ups or pull-ups &#8211; 164 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats &#8211; 215 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_more_walking_benefits\"><\/span><b>For more walking benefits:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-indoor-walking-weight-loss-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28-Day Indoor Walking Weight Loss Challenge<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-walking-1-hour\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories Burned Walking 1 Hour<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-walking-30-minutes\/\">Calories Burned Walking 30 Minutes<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_walking_in_place_the_same_as_walking\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_walking_in_place_the_same_as_walking\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Walking_in_Place_Build_Muscle\"><\/span><strong>Does Walking in Place Build Muscle?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking is cardio, meaning it may not build lean muscle tissue. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4523889\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This Mayo Clinic\u00a0 review found that cardio exercises can strengthen and induce skeletal muscle protein synthesis. Walking in any form may improve lean muscle function and strength.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Walking_in_Place_Replace_a_Treadmill\"><\/span><strong>Can Walking in Place Replace a Treadmill?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking in place won\u2019t replace walking on a treadmill, however you can still burn a decent amount of calories if done at a moderate intensity for an extended period of time. A University of Tennessee study showed that you can burn 258 calories an hour walking in place (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21760553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exercises_Can_Replace_Walking\"><\/span><strong>What Exercises Can Replace Walking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises with aerobic benefits and similar calorie burns could replace walking. Walking in place can burn 129 calories in 30 minutes while walking at 3.5 mph on a treadmill burns around 152 calories in 30 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21760553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here are exercises with similar calorie burns for a 150-pound person in half an hour (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-for-people-of-three-different-weights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/healthtool-exercise-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disco or ballroom dancing &#8211; 198 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hatha yoga &#8211; 144 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate callisthenics &#8211; 162 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water aerobics &#8211; 144 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Can_You_Burn_Walking_10000_Steps\"><\/span><strong>How Many Calories Can You Burn Walking 10,000 Steps?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on weight, height, and walking speed. A 5\u20195\u201d person weighing 150 pounds and walking at 3.5 mph will burn 359.74 calories in 10,000 steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/steps-to-calories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Meanwhile, a 5\u20198\u201d person weighing 160 pounds walking at 2 mph will burn 482 calories. The CDC recommends walking at least 10,000 steps daily to reduce chronic disease risks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pcd\/issues\/2016\/pdf\/16_0111.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2328&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Walking_In_Place_The_Same_As_Walking\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ready-10.png\" alt=\"Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking?\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is walking in place the same as walking? Not exactly, but it can still bring you benefits.\u00a0 Increasing the intensity of your spot walking\u00a0 will result in possible health and weight-loss benefits. Shake things up a bit, add weights, kick high, and march at a rapid pace to maximize the benefit from your indoor walking routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is walking in place the same as walking? Walking in place seems like little effort, but can you benefit from it in the same way as from walking for leisure? 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Walking in place seems like little effort, but can you benefit from it in the same way as from walking for leisure? Wondering whether or not it can benefit you the way regular walking does is a valid question<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2328&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Walking_In_Place_The_Same_As_Walking\"><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Frame-1484579773.png\" alt=\"Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking?\" width=\"1925\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, we have to consider the definition and benefits of physical activity. Can you reap rewards with this<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/indoor-exercise\/\"> indoor exercise<\/a> at home?\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Can Walking in Place Count as Exercise?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few benefits walking in place can provide:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a low-level activity that may boost heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7817990\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may count towards your recommended daily steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21760553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pcd\/issues\/2016\/pdf\/16_0111.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may burn calories similar to walking on a treadmill (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21 ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/","name":"Is Walking in Place the Same as Walking? - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/is-walking-in-place-the-same-as-walking\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2116026581-scaled.jpg","dateModified":"2025-01-08T11:20:00+00:00","description":"\u2605 IS WALKING IN PLACE THE SAME AS WALKING \u27a4? 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