Rethinking Cardio: The Real Difference Between Running and Incline Walking
It’s easy to think fitness has a hierarchy—running at the top, walking somewhere below it. Faster must mean better, right? Not necessarily.
Across parks, beaches, and neighbourhood streets in Ghana, you’ll see both in action: someone jogging past at full pace, another person power-walking with steady focus. They may look like they’re doing completely different workouts, but the real difference isn’t about “better” or “worse.” It’s about purpose.
Running is often treated as the gold standard of cardio. It pushes your heart rate up quickly, burns more calories in less time, and delivers that breathless, high-intensity feeling many people chase. For someone training for endurance, speed, or weight loss on a tight schedule, it makes sense.
But here’s what often gets overlooked: intens...