Lose Fat Fast - Which Is Better?

[@ViciousVioletteLV]

I’ve been walking since November. I was 293 pounds and very poor cardiovascular health so I walked only about 2000 to 2500 steps a day 7 days a week. I slowly raised those my step count to 15,000 a day during my work days and 17,500 on weekends. I intermittent fast (16:8) and I’m 85 pounds lighter 😊 Walking has not only been great for my physical health but it’s also been great for my mental health. Whenever I feel a bit stressed at work, I take a 10-minute walk around my office building and I’m stress free and I added 2000 steps to my step count. I am consistently dropping 1 to 2 pounds a week.

[@alanklm]

Walking, just like any routine, is great for mental health. I'm glad that you've discovered this for yourself.

[@Mumletter]

Thanks you soo much for sharing i am motivated to do 10000 now✌️

[@MrStevepga]

Wow.. That a great achievement. I ve been waliking ard 8k to 10k a day now but on a slow pace. Is there a difference is walking fast or slow? Appreciate yr imput. Tq

[@manojata]

😅

[@ms.sharon.7581]

Excellent. You’re doing great!

[@murielshore4843]

Another thank you. I absolutely love walking and dislike running and huffing and puffing. Consequently I walk from 8 to 16km 6 days a week to keep fit. I am almost 72 and feel 20 years younger.

[@lainelee3632]

Wow! You're amazing. I want to be like you as I get older. You're an inspiration

[@Rambo_editzs]

I want to feel the same when I’m your age, if I’m still alive. Keep it up. I love walking too.

[@Kat-km9tm]

My walking buddy and I are both thin and get passed on our walk by fat people running. Now I know why!

[@manons6984]

I am on the same path, 29yo and I walk on average 11km a day, 6days per week. I haaaate feeling out of breath so I d rather go for a 2h walk than having a 30min workout agonising. 😅

[@kathynoggles637]

I also walk 5 days a week and I am 74 now on Carnivore and have lost over 50 pounds and feel better than I did in my 60’s. I wish All Dr.s would get it like this Dr. Does!

[@EvanQuinones]

I’ve lost nearly 40 pounds in 3 months by walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day as well as a 1600-2000 daily calorie goal.

[@MandyGood]

Congrats! Me too!

[@k-p1425]

Congratulations

[@saabaero6211]

Hi did your legs shrink dramatically?

[@newuser8462]

@@saabaero6211 youu can't spot reduce

[@Ginalily50]

Congratulations! Some people don't realize how difficult it is to lose weight. I'm shooting for 10,000 steps a day. Some days more, some less. I feel so much better.

[@Nick-Nasty]

As a pretty stressed person, who likes walking, but hates running, this is really pleasant to hear

[@neilgreene]

I started fasting about 8-9 months ago and low carb, low sugar with daily intermittent fasting and I have lost 45-55 lbs. I walk about 55-60 miles a month and it is doing wonders! I now weigh 227.

[@JAM2USA2018]

Congratulations, I want to lose 50 lbs I know it won't be easy

[@A-broken-clay-jar]

Thank you for sharing.

[@bruceli9094]

How tall are you?

[@nicolewilliams3127]

What is your source of energy? I’ve tried that diet and it left me feeling exhausted.

[@jerrythomas4457]

@@bruceli9094 4’ 3”

[@rg3746]

What makes me watch Dr. Ekberg is the clarity of his explanations. He can explain technical terminologies in a layman's language at the right speaking speed.

[@drekberg]

Thank you RG. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile.

[@mosesnwokedi1349]

Dr I love watching your videos on nutrition guidelines it has tremendously help me here in Nigeria.. Six months ago my Hba1c was 5.7 and my lipids profile average was 4.4 but I'm very glad to say through your videos and programs I was able to lower my cholesterol from 4.4 to 3.1 in six months my hba1c to 5.3 . The Amazing thing is that HDL when I started was 0.74mmol now my HDL is 1.8mmol just in six months.. I'm so delighted it has not been an easy journey but I'm glad I'm getting results.. Thanks my name is Mr moses Nwokedi 09090256734 .

[@TheNamami]

@@drekberg I totally second RG. Love the clarity, the level of detail, and the holistic, in-depth coverage. Sure makes it easier for laypersons to understand technical stuff

[@ankursharma4847]

Dr Ekberg My age is 54 years, & my ht is 5’11” wt 94 kgs , kindly suggest how much should I walk per day, and in how much time ie average speed Thanks

[@andoletube]

@John Wickes I listen at either 1.5 or 1.75 speed. They are pretty quick that way - and packed with information! Give it a try.

[@MsRainbow1983]

This video has proven that I am not delusional. I’ve been going bootcamp, CrossFit, and unable to loose weight. I started walking due to an injury and the weights flying off. Amazing!

[@starlight-xt7po]

Cross fit can't be sustained for a lifetime, take care of your joints. I xray people at an orthopedic clinic, soooo many people tell me they wish they would have taken care of their knees and back when they were young.

[@iftikharrahmad5168]

Maria A how long were you walked at a time?

[@divinedigitalpro]

Yup, I fast walk for 45 mins (5x week) and the weight is coming off slowly.

[@PulseX10N]

Did you build muscle from working out though?

[@leonilageronimo3224]

@@starlight-xt7po .

[@sl1ker]

Walking is always best, less wear and tear on the body and easier to commit to. I lost 26 pounds but simply walking every morning for an hour.

[@jaffamanchang]

I walked 10k a day as an over 60 but I got heel spur so now I cycle instead.

[@DogMommy.]

Did u eat healthy also ?

[@michellelovespink2660]

That was my guess ... I figure if I can't keep up running and it hurts it's not good for me. Walking & dancing is my best exercises. Light weights kettle ball.

[@juliesimpson2122]

Wow! Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for this video. I ran 3-5 times per week for 18 months and didn’t lose weight, felt hungry (so ate more) and damaged my knees!! I recently started walking 2-3 times per week prior to watching this video and now it all makes complete sense!! 👌🏼

[@chojackieb3269]

I didn't get damaged or hurt my knees but i get hungry constantly. I ran 50min a day. I want to lose weight but i got hungry and ate more, didn't really lost weight. 🙃

[@thegiftedone]

Awesome! Have u been losing weight so far?

[@kamvc72]

Similar to my situation i saw significant progress when i switched to walking for last 6 years.

[@chojackieb3269]

@@thegiftedone Yes i lost weight from 50kg to 47kg

[@tripd4949]

If running is hurting you it's because you run with horrible form.

[@Beth-ju7nb]

Just listening to this guy’s calm, clear voice lowers my cortisol! Wonderful clear explanations, and very encouraging for me who could never get on with running but love walking

[@westfieldartworks8188]

I used to do lots of running (road work) as a boxer, yet always struggled with weight. Now, I walk 4-6 hours per week, maybe 10 hours per week in the summer, and I've never been leaner. Walking is far superior. Walk 30 minutes X 3 times per day for 12 weeks, and you'll lean out so much you won't believe it. You'll start to see muscle definition you never thought you had.

[@siewfune2011]

ok. I am going to try that. Thanks

[@zayvier69]

Why 30 min 3 times a day and not just do 90 minutes all at once?

[@zytpangpang]

@@zayvier69 I think from the research I have seen, it actually gives you the boosts in three intervals that cumulatively gives you more benefits vs. just one. Very elementary understanding but hopefully it helps.

[@westfieldartworks8188]

@@expat1432 I think what it is, is that running is a pretty intense exercise, so you can only do it for a certain amount of time, and if you do it every day, you'll over train. Not to mention injuries. But the thing I learned after reading quite a bit of research, is that the more your run, (because of the intensity of the activity), the more your body will adapt and start doing the same distance run, for less and less calories. With walking however, it's low intensity, and fully aerobic (performed with oxygen), and with that, your body never seems to lower it's calorie output for the same distance walk. A hour walk I did 10 years ago, still burns 300 calories like the walk I did last night. I've been working with an X girlfriend on her walking routine over the last 5 weeks. We've been using the fitbit to track daily steps. She's always struggled with weight. She is STUNNED at how much reduction in hip, thigh and waist measurements she has achieved in just 5 weeks. By say, September, she will have quite a figure, but she really likes what she is seeing NOW. I learned the effectiveness of walking from a man who's written 17 books on how to achieve ultimate leanness. His recipe is for leanness is hard but limited resistance training, HIIT cardio once per week, a whole foods diet, and plenty of outdoor walking, at least 6 hours per week. Walking reduces appetite, and gets Ghrelin and Leptin hormones working properly in the brain. These two hormones are responsible for hunger signals, and satiety when eating. Extended walking also gets blood glucose levels in check, so hunger and other sugar cravings are significantly reduced. Walking utilizes the large muscle groups of the legs, hips, buttocks and low back, along with some upper back and shoulder swing. It utilizes these larger muscle groups through a full range of motion, continually, against the resistance of gravity. And that is the best cardio then for continued fat loss. Good luck.

[@acer2397]

@@westfieldartworks8188 great explanation! Thank you. So how should you start and how should you develop it? And is it 7days a week or 5 ok?

[@DoloresGeyer]

I am 78, walk 3 miles a day. In best shape of my life.

[@Rose_budd]

U go girl!

[@哈哈哈娃哈哈]

Wow....I am 36, I walk 3to 3.5miles per day. It takes me around 45mintes. It's not short walk . Good for you ☺️

[@SilenceaboutthetruthisamuteDev]

Go girl God bless you !👍💪

[@DavidWoodMusic]

Get it Dolores!

[@chrismacfly6122]

Go Dolores you sexy beast!!!

[@stevec3872]

I'm 68 and have no aches or pains in my feet, legs, knees, or joints because I always walk and never run unless I'm being chased or chasing, neither which have happened in many years.

[@jason5265]

Ive watched a lot of videos on this topic and this is THE ONLY one to address why working out harder increases appetite. The harder I work out, the more I eat. Walking allows me to reduce calories

[@rukeyser]

YUP.

[@Switzer1234]

Dr. Ekberg, You are very knowledgeable and you care very much about people getting healthy! You are educating us and it is helping thousands, maybe millions!! TY so much!! Will you please make your explanations more simple, and PLEASE explain what terms mean: Insulin resistant, fat adapting, etc. ALL of them! TY so much! A week ago I started the 2MAD plan you explained in another video, and am excited to see results. I already am not bloated and have a bit more energy! TY, TY, TY!!

[@senselesschanify]

I am a medical student and this video is better than most of lectures at university Thank you very much 🤩

[@sranney1]

Become a natural doctor

[@DrJeffreyMSeder]

I'm a physician and I agree with you.

[@lizardspiral]

This comment is huuuge disservice to the listeners. Not a summary AT ALL. I'm a medical student and this WHOLE video is Gold.

[@JanetLClark]

That's the first time I've got a reasonable explanation on this. No more guilt for not running!

[@concettapesce79]

I think running are bad for bones and skin to be honest every jogger I know looks older and they always have an injury . Always with ice packs etc

[@njsaunders]

Agreed this is great explanation, but it’s only half the picture if you’re not in calorie deficit, which isn’t mentioned once: you can walk all day but if you’re eating more calories than you’re using then zero fat will be burned.

[@JonModafokin1]

If you are walking all day you will defenitely be in a calorie deficit, exaggeration was bad on your part....

[@Raining_H]

@@njsaunders he didnt bring it up because its a no brainer. He made multiple videos on caloric deficit this is just a video on which is better walking or running

[@tamb1261]

Rainingツ 👍🏿

[@blablabla670]

I watched tons of videos on intermittent fasting, keto diet, fitness, etc. This is the single best explained and informative video I came across. Sir, you have my respect.

[@overcomer4226]

Look at his homa IR video. He gave the best explanation as to why I am extremely weight loss resistant but also gave some excellent suggestions on how to go about losing weight Very very long leasurely walks and intermittent fasting 20th hour fasts 4 times a week. A Quito diet most of the time some of the time

[@jenniferali6299]

Good info

[@kiddoxsupra2]

This is absolutely correct! Walking is the best! I lost a 57lbs for walking in a year. But now I'm gaining to lean muscles my goal. My journey begins

[@TheMary0831]

If you do a fairly quick 3 mile walk every day or other day, even in late middle age you'll keep at a good weight (as long as you eat healthy). This is a great episode! Thank you! There is no reason to go nuts if you're not a professional athlete, IMHO.

[@JayeBautista1]

I just do walking now. Before i used to stress myself out running every afternoon. I’m so much happy walking than running.and I’m still losing weight.

[@capital_of_cats_Istanbul]

👍🏻

[@Rudresh101]

If we force something... It increases stress hormones. When you walk it makes you happy. So you should definitely hold onto it

[@capital_of_cats_Istanbul]

@@Rudresh101 definitely 👍🏻 walking equals happiness for me 😀

[@EnriqueGarcia-dn4cp]

This doctor talk so knowledge even sounds better than my English teacher...

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Running can be pleasant and satisfying, but for the overweight it is not burning fat due to cortisol. Wish someone had ever told me or given the right education

[@austka]

Summary: unless a consistent runner, walking is better

[@oya1277]

Thank you

[@innovatorivanoeable]

Thanks a lot. Saved time.

[@halosunnah5446]

Thank you you saved 27 minutes of my life

[@halosunnah5446]

2nd opinion: if we want to run, let's be a consistent runner.

[@MrGregHiller]

Perfectly put !! And thank you so much too.

[@lincbond442]

I lost weight and belly fat successfully by running and jogging when I was younger. Now that I'm over 50, my knees can't take the jogging so walking has become my new best friend. I regularly walk about 10 miles a week and I'm seeing some weight loss results.

[@leestockton9367]

Between Dr Ekberg and Dr Berg my life has been transformed as I've lost weight (gradually since January '22), am still doing so and have managed to keep it off. I'm fitter, healthier and financially poorer as a result because of having to buy a complete new wardrobe - THAT'S THE PAIN PART OF INTERMITTENT FASTING! 😂

[@shawnkane1980]

as long as there is “Berg”, Im buying it.

[@nagarazang]

happy pain part though :)

[@KNP10X]

This seriously blew my mind. In one period of my life I was doing two hours of running on a treadmill. My diet at the time was mostly carbs and I found it interesting that I would crave fruit and not my usual food after a session. Amazing how the human body works and how it can be so specific in telling you what it wants. Sad that I spent an entire lifetime struggling with my weight. I wish I had this information 40 years ago. Thank you Dr.Ekbert for sharing this information and doing it so well. What a great service to humanity. If people listen, they don’t have to suffer anymore.

[@Impedancenetwork]

I've watched hundreds of fitness videos over 3 years and have never seen a better explanation of this kind of material. Excellent. Why wasn't this around in 2010-ish Dam-it!

[@truthseeker3094]

Same feelings here😕

[@Cieloazul85]

I would get so hungry after doing HIIT that I felt like eating a cow. I thought, well, I just have to tough it out and be hungry all the time. I'm glad I found you and your channel because honestly, HIIT is too hard for me.

[@justingibson8788]

I do great with a nearly fasted hiit sprinting regiment. I'll take my protein shake along with creatine and beta alanine and have sufficient energy for a good while. just provide your cells with all they need to produce as much atp as possible

[@miatamar]

Same!

[@evefoodie8798]

For some reason I'm less hungry after doing HIIT or exercising in general. I do it fasted though, not sure if that makes a difference.

[@kkl333]

Same thought here. Doing hiit really make me eat like a cow

[@k7raman]

Here Dr. Ekberg clearly explains

[@j.erickson8571]

Unbelievable how kind and generous this man is. Thank you so much for this free and HIGH-quality information. I truly enjoy your videos. No wonder I was not losing any weight.

[@stopper90004]

He makes thousands of dollars from KZbin advertising on the videos.

[@brownbabygirl]

@@stopper90004 😂😂😂😂

[@joannasaadati8810]

@@stopper90004 there are no ADs in this video

[@karistone1297]

@@stopper90004 Ha! You know nothing about KZbin...

[@vickyburton2434]

I used to run 50 miles a week. Today, I stick with nice, enjoyable walks that help control my blood sugar.

[@maryweisenbacher1034]

This explains my experience in Japan. Most of the people are slim. They walk everywhere and they look great!

[@Ahrone1586]

They do intermittent fasting.

[@GungFu-tt1ef]

Wef likes them owning nothing and being happy 😂

[@dianmichaelis]

I lived in Tokyo for a few years. They also eat way smaller portions.

[@danross9824]

This guy is awesome...no hype..no hyperbole...no yelling and screaming...just a calm cool articulate messenger of useful information......

[@bicgohill8756]

Sounds like the start of a beautiful bromance.

[@rukeyser]

Yup - dense scientific information using key terms you have to learn if not familiar. I am not, so staying with his style IS challenging. OTOH, his basic kindness is endearing. I skipped ahead to 20 minutes, just in time for aerobic VS anaerobic and the conclusion Just that was VERY good- very different from "just walk us better for everyone" I like understanding so much more than I did before, even if my 75 tear old ADHD brain balked at fierce and sustained focus in the middle section. I've subscribed & will listen, repeat ;->

[@felicialedesma479]

Make sense why I wouldn’t lose weight despite of restricting calories and running, getting better results with walking instead and fasting !!!

[@Kolian1274]

If you really want to loosing weight Followed KETO diet with doing exercise you start loosing weight in one week

[@wa7sh2anawa7sh9]

Fasting is also restricting calories

[@tarakb6881]

Cycling and walking is good

[@mycrease8936]

Fasting will just harm you in the long run.

[@wa7sh2anawa7sh9]

@@mycrease8936 Actually it’s not if done correctly and not every single day of the week.

[@diogogomes3238]

You're far better biology / fisiology teacher than the one i got in college!! Insane how much we can learn from you through your channel. thank you so much

[@knightoyin6500]

I run for at least 4 kilometres everyday, thinking its the best way to loose weight and stay in shape. I then stumbled on this video. Today is the last day that will happen. Its walking all the way for me now. Thank you.

[@clarkeugene5727]

Keep in mind that you will have to leave the house a little bit sooner because it will take longer. But taking longer allows you to take in the scenery & maybe even talk to folks as you pass by.

[@armandzottola1626]

Returned to walking a week ago…started out slow and quickly increased my pace with each outing.. I my A1C is 7.1. I weigh around 190. Walked for decades so … all you address here is so true. So, your lecture is reinforcing! Super appreciated.

[@stevebowlin6723]

I’m glad I have finally found dr.Sten Ekberg breaks everything down and explains everything. That what I have been looking for I’m not asking why anymore

[@mfcmxtt6490]

When my mother lost her drivers license, she begun walking everywhere and became skinny as a rake. She would probably walk about 2+ hours a day

[@Amycus89]

And to put that into perspective, the recommended 10 000 daily steps can for most people be translated into a 1h and 40 min walk.

[@safiassadi-rimmer2341]

Example of an ostensible "loss" being a blessed gain!

[@shawanacoleman45]

Go mom. I completely understand the best way to get where you need to be. You get to be in nature and benefit from the walk at the same time.

[@helenaczekanska3513]

@@Amycus89 ,, Crazy people you are !!!

[@karistone1297]

I used to walk everywhere before I got my car. Now I use my treadmill...I guess at least I can exercise when I want and have a toilet break anytime....😉

[@h4r10.k]

I am currently combining walking (+/- 10 kms on even days), full body workout at gym (on odd days), swimming once a week, and also omad. Wish me luck!

[@chaos8514]

thats a killer routine bro

[@chaos8514]

am doing omad since 2 months weekly i eat twice a day/cheat day

[@MrAceman82]

Any results?

[@chaos8514]

@@MrAceman82 yes bro have immediate results in my skin it got way clearer but my belly fat has decreased little bit only am trying to cut off junk food from my diet it is easy to have junk in omad as u crave and think about food all day. I am disciplined for 1-2 weeks then again am switching to junk food.

[@sld1776]

To lose weight Keto plus OMAD is more sustainable.

[@2realcutz912]

I walked for over 6 months along with keto and IF and lost over 100 pounds

[@lastmanstanding1954]

i was 215 and i joined the gym. i worked 8 hours a day on my feet in a cabinet shop. i didn't eat breakfast just coffee. i had spinach and a can of sardines for lunch. after work i hit the gym and lift weights for an hour. then i went home and ate a stake with no sides, just a plain stake.... i did that for 3 months and i went down to 165. i lost 50 pounds in 3 months. i was never hungry.

[@karenl5782]

A stake? You must have amazing teeth!

[@RoopaDudleyPaintings]

Thank you so much. I have been struggling for shedding a few extra pounds for years. Now I walk everyday at a normal pace and I am shocked to see how my body is slowly getting back in shape. The only effort on my part is commitment to do the walking. Not dreading the sweat inducing high impact exercise so I am really happy. Thank you once again so much for explaining the science behind walking vs. running. I love to walk. It is working very well for me.

[@milkoansah-johnson8768]

Dear Roopa, Weight loss is one thing. Stamina is another, so is increasing the size and use of your hippocampus which only jogging can do. Also strong ankles, legs, thighs and buttocks are dependent on jogging. Please jog.

[@TheEtbetween]

@@milkoansah-johnson8768 not true

[@SteveGresh]

I f’ing Love your videos! I am big man, a family history of hart problems. Simply put, you are saving my life every video.

[@wholearmor]

Great information, Dr. Ekberg. Per my profile pic to the left, I went from 247 pounds to 184 in less than 6 months, and I can verify your information in this video and other videos is right on, at least in my experience. I really enjoy all your videos. Thank you for your easy going style and your understandable explanations. You are providing a great service for so many.

[@sidanx7887]

Wow - I’m getting ready to get back in shape after a bad injury and during that down time I really put it on - good to see results reported by others as I was having a hard time believing it all

[@angelikalittwin7764]

With this video you also answered my life long question - why am I so hungry after swimming? Because I do it too fast! And I'm never hungry after walking, no matter how long that walk is. Great stuff, very helpful! TYSM!

[@TheMary0831]

I walk and swim (not that fast) and still swimming does make me hungry. It always has, though, since I was a kid! I'm 59 now.

[@yakeosicki8965]

Thank you as always. I've been walking 3 miles in the evenings for two weeks. I feel much better and sleep better. Doctor, it's time for a book.

[@TableForOne2025]

I love walking! I use to be an avid runner in my 30s and now my feet and knees don’t like it too much in my 40s. I could walk forever and when I really want to add some resistance, I walk with weights on the treadmill at a 5-8 incline. It gets the heart pumping and great for my legs with low impact 😁

[@SonGoku5363]

id recommend a weighted vest. I bought them back when i used to run to make my runs shorter and more intense. But now i use it while walking and its amazing. Allows you to walk comfortably and have your hands free.

[@BrianJHilliard]

@@SonGoku5363I just read your comment and I thank you for that suggestion.

[@rozekasuga1688]

I do iF, low carbs diet + blood type diets n 1 hour walking at least 4-5 times per week, in 5 month i loss 22kg. . Need to lose my last 10kg! Wish me luck Dr. Ekberg 😉

[@nostarsintheperimeter]

Did you lose them?

[@letsbehonest768]

5 months passed, you lose the last 10kg?

[@aaftaabmehtaab9933]

Wt about last 10 kg

[@msbrt8638]

Any update??

[@MrAceman82]

She didn't

[@AzorAhai1209]

It's a pleasure listening and seeing Dr Ekberg's explanations. Wish I had more teachers like him at school, university, at work, etc, etc...

[@KevinWei24]

I have been watching many videos of Dr Ekberg. I am always impressed with the penmanship. It looks perfect.

[@sottozen]

your videos are pure gold. I am, finally, understanding what's happening in my body. Thanks a lot! Greetings from Italy :)

[@Mukesh0511]

I agree. 🙏 Greetings from India.

[@MLP4242]

good comment sottozen, thanks. ur right. incrediblye. i always felt this but now i know :DD

[@brendajohnson210]

Ditto Dr. I am starting out and diabetic. I am changing many habits I didn't realize I had.

[@freedomm]

Me too. Thank you so much. I now know what I should do.

[@gorankis9801]

🙂

[@carlacyr4484]

Thank you so much for this well explained video! I am a runner and a walker. I've been struggling with hunger control and weight loss every time I run. Now I know why ! Thank you!

[@synergy2222]

Best explanation I've ever heard and seen! I've never liked running. When I got a dog we would walk up and down my country street 2x a day. 10 min roundtrip. I was shocked at how much weight I was losing! I was 53 y.o. And Yes She Got To Run And Play On The Beach almost everyday but the little short walks were her treat to visit the neighbor dogs. 😊

[@Phurba_Bhutan]

I always walk and never run, so looks like am doing the best. Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful tips based on science.

[@AnthonyJMendoza-f7i]

OK. Now I understand why coaches tell us to take our long runs at a conversational pace. If I am carrying on a conversation, I'm not huffing and puffing and I am well within the aerobic zone. This maximizes fat loss and aerobic conditioning for the reasons you explained above. Very nice thank-you.

[@bicgohill8756]

I stopped running and started walking and a few times a week I’d thrown in some 30/45 hard sprints and now I’m JACKED!!

[@anz2441]

Walking, and walking a lot...is huge for weight loss. I remember back in 2017...I was out walking and fishing with my son all spring and summer...shore fishing...and I got down to 211..and I felt pretty thin lol. Just from shore fishing in warm weather...no running ! My Chiro told me stop jogging (when I did) and walk walk walk...grab lite dumbbells if needed.

[@jejunamja]

Thanks for the video... I’ve been a runner all my life and never had a weight problem but this is the First explanation that broke down the difference between walking and running that actually made sense and lately I’ve incorporated more walking into my daily routine.

[@lkjacob1]

No running for me as I need my new knees to last forever! I know forever is a very long time but with I.F. and healthy keto, I feel like I could live forever.

[@drekberg]

Thank you lkjacob1.

[@Finalsquall769]

This presentation is great. I often wonder about cortisol, especially for people who have experience trauma. You don’t need anymore cortisol action. Thanks

[@maxfactorone]

Yet another brilliant and informative video. I listen to a lot of great videos from different people but yours are always a notch above the rest. Thanks. 👍

[@mdh-hw1ng]

I knew it!!! So yeah walking out in the wide open can't be beat. Love that! I love long walks on the beach😊

[@markreynolds9135]

Michelle Hartmann Walking in the narrow open also works.

[@kneeapolytan]

I’ve never been a good runner, but would force it and not lose weight. The only time that I’ve ever lost weight is when I would briskly walk 3 miles a day. I love this science.

[@gordonsweeney1187]

Thank you for not shortening the video. The explanation provides understanding which helps retain information. Opinion, your channel is the best place to go to learn learn. Thanks so much.

[@iulianfeizi1017]

Very good presentation Dr .Thank you.❤🎉😊

[@owaiz85]

Finally! It was bit lengthy but every minute was informative and important. Thanks Doc 😀

[@stefaniasmanio859]

one of the main reasons I watch these wonderful videos is the balance. No exagerations, no " this is the truth, all the other is wrong".. by the way, no wonder I was so hungry and upset after my frustrating, useless fitness sessions...

[@catt99mahal8]

I walk/run for 3 miles 5 days a week. With OMAD, I’ve lost 50 lbs in 5 months.

[@sukhjotesingh9613]

Wow well done!

[@thereal7887]

What is OMAD??

[@brownbabygirl]

@@thereal7887 one meal a day

[@karistone1297]

Wow! Great advice....now I can enjoy walking and not feel guilty about not running.👍👍👍

[@marvindsays]

This is the best walking vs running video. Every other video doesn’t even compare. Thanks doc

[@khaledal-shal5530]

Once again, an extraordinary explanation. Wish I had you as a teacher back in college. Thank you so much, dr. Ekberg!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Khaled Al-shal. I am glad that you liked it.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Khaled Al-shal. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile.

[@capital_of_cats_Istanbul]

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[@mayam.3240]

Thank you! You really have a great way of explaining complex things so that everyone understands them. I really appreciate you covering "well known" topics while still encluding further essential information. In my early 20s I loved running but I had to stop because of joint issues. Once I managed to fix them years later I wanted to start again, but my body kept telling me it's not the right thing. Instead I started doing variations of HIIT and fast walks. I love it. Now I'm 30 and with both, keto/low-carb and IF, I feel just as energetic as I did as teen. It's really incredible for me since my health took a really bad nosedive in mid-20s. All the docs kept telling me I must have bad genetics and wouldn't recover. I did believe them for a while until I felt like I had nothing to lose, so I just started experimenting my own. After a while of eliminating anything which made me feel bad I ended up with keto. Way before I knew that it actually was a thing. 3 years ago I discovered IF, which had another huge impact. From there everything suddenly got so easy since I've got all my energy back. For years I kept listening to my docs and actually thought that something was wrong with me. Nowadays I look at the people I went to school with and how much health issues they have. I almost consider myself lucky that I had my nosedive so early. This way I had the time to correct my lifestyle. Anyway, thanks for educating and giving us some missing puzzle pieces. Greetings from Germanyy!

[@markreynolds9135]

Maya M. Avoid the schnitzel and Weiss bier. Mmm mmm

[@sdexcalibur]

There was 2 times I lost alot of weight and started going to CrossFit and running, The problem is after I was so hungry I would eat and overeat. Now I have been walking everymorning about 6-7 miles and I'm doing greater distance and my hunger is non existence.

[@Ss-so7ck]

This is one of the best docs I have seen in 57yrs of my life. Very clear and easy to understand him and we get to know our body and its condition so much better!

[@jenninva1]

So helpful and easy to understand. Thank you! Was a runner for decades but now mostly walk or jog and lost 20 pounds in 11 months with a reasonable...not restrictive.... diet.

[@Grrrrrrr123]

Spent years killing myself on the treadmill!!! Losing weight on keto and feeling great doing IF too!!

[@Statikshade]

I'm the reverse. Walking twice a day trying to reach more steps each day tracked by my fitbit and lost nothing. Got back to running and vary speeds and distances and have noticed a significant decrease in fat over the past 5 weeks.

[@smokymountainlife]

Love this video! I have such a better understanding of what's happening to my body during aerobic and anaerobic exercise. My approach has been wrong all this time! Thank you for setting me straight!

[@ErniJuliaKok]

Thank you Dr. Sten Ekberg. Your explanation is really clear and easy to understand. I walk briskly 45-60 mins 3-4 times each week, in between I run about 20 mins. After watching your video, I will keep continuing doing this.

[@jansievers5524]

I love running,the reason i do it is not because of weight loss,but because of the benefits for your cardiovascular health and less stress.

[@rukeyser]

Yes - what's wonderful is a perspective explaining how everything else about a person comes into what exercise benefits them most Faithful healthy runners are elite athletes compared to the vast majority of any population. You run for physical health, I walk for that and emotional health- nothing to do with weight. Happy trails❤

[@empyo2008]

Awesome explanation! The reason I focus until the end and understood it because I felt like I were in a class and I was going to have the exam afterwards 😆

[@kerenkrug6163]

Thank you so much for this video! After 6 months of keto I finally understood what's happening! Definitely changing my focus now from run longer&faster to walk longer. This explains everything I went through to me!

[@gronxman1]

I'm overweight and have been jogging several times per week since the Coronavirus lock down began. Lately I have become concerned about how little weight loss I have experienced to date. This video explained everything I needed to know. Tomorrow I look forward to begin going on nice, long walks instead. I perhaps will resume running once I have lost some weight. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

You can still run a couple times a week but I wouldn’t do it for more than 30 minutes at the most. I walk 5-6 miles every day since lockdown and I’ve lost average 2-3 pounds per week steadily.

[@saikiranhero]

And i started omad because of his videos and am losing well.

[@mr_bavey8900]

Think it’s important to know also that if your eating more calories than your body’s burning you will gain weight. You can’t outrun a bad diet maybe check the food your eating and you would of lost Weight running.

[@dianamihaela4476]

I have been jogging 5 days no more than 20 min per day untill my knee start to hurt very bad. Now after 4 days of pain Im on my bed because the pain is worst. Is like I have a knife in my knee and every time I move it the knife go deeper :( I suffer real bad

[@sitbone3]

I blew out both knees running for decades. I took up cycling and spinning and it helped my knees although I’ll never be able to run again. Don’t ruin your knees, back and hips running. Do low impact walking or spinning.

[@derekteetv]

Can't believe this isn't more widely known. So many false assumptions out there: "Go to the gym to lose weight." "I'm trying to be healthy so I need to stop eating meat, and eat more whole grains." No wonder people aren't reaching their goals. THANK YOU telling the real story, complete with nuance.

[@livelearnandteach7402]

Another very clear video filled with information. Explains why i failed to lose weight running and why im succeeding so well with just walking 👍

[@stevennoren8922]

Love the white board breakdown.

[@metroteacher]

Thank you. I’m finally starting to understand how my body works.

[@randolphpinkle4482]

It's strange. I can do stair sprints at full force for 30 seconds X 10, and my cardio is off the charts, but walking for an hour a day at a brisk pace seems to work better for weight loss. You really have to experiment with a wide range of exercise modalities to see what works best for you.

[@edhorne2663]

i started a walking program about a year and a half ago. Felt great. I also changed up my diet, and continued intermittent fasting, which I had been doing for some time. Started researching, doing homework, as it was my desire to being running again. Started employing the Maffetone method, along with switching to "barefoot" shoes, with excellent results. The adaptation to the "barefoot" shoes took months, but it was worth it. Your body works so much more efficiently that way. Turned 61 this morning. Celebrated with an 11.5 mile run at sunrise. I love it!

[@soniapasini2463]

Your explanations are so enlightening. I struggled for so long as I had mixed info from PTs and friends who run or do lots of cardio or CrossFit and seemed to always be at a loss, no matter what I did my weight would go down a bit and then come back plus a bit more. I can see now how I did break my metabolism. My latest attempt was to do CrossFit daily and instead of losing weight I put weight on. I thought I might have a wired disease!! Now I see why being overweight and doing strenuous exercise was not the right thing to do. I will be walking more for sure! Thank you Dr Ekberg!!

[@BenHayat]

The BEST video on this subject. I literally became Type 2 Diabetic from years of "ANAEROBIC" exercise. I wish I knew this in my 20's and 30's... Thank you Dr. Ekberg!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Ben Hayat. I really appreciate your feedback. 😄

[@relaxingsounds-te2ob]

God this is so explanatory.the way he talks is so relaxing

[@rtd7066]

Interesting. In TCM, it ages the body to become too winded during exercise. Thank you. This is great info

[@xXHikaraHitachiinXx]

Yeah. You don't have to push yourself extremely hard to get results. In fact that will only lead to failure. Something that works in your everyday life and doesn't burn you out will bring you longterm changes.

[@goodbyewinter2692]

I was about to give up on exercising and just focus on my diet but came across to this video and it makes me very happy. It was very tiring to catch up on running or high intensity cycling haha

[@nkemjikaalozie9149]

My sentiments exactly. Will just walk.

[@riellekoy7196]

Thank you for explaining that walking is simple and effective. I always quit stressful workouts and I'm struggling with my weight.

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

Fix your diet

[@terrielynnevans8829]

I've never heard it explained like this before. Thanks.

[@mbalingcamu1550]

Thank you so much for this information it so clear and helpfull I started walking consistently a year ago from 5 km I increased it to 10 km (15k steps) now I am doing 15 km daily and my weight is just falling off I am almost with no clothes to wear currently I want to keep it at 10 miles daily for the next 7 months of this year and go back to 7miles/10 km for as long as I can Thanks again Dr

[@hanid92]

I have just found this gem channel and wow, so enlightening. The explanation is clear and no straight to the point. Thank you so much!

[@landlord5552]

I walk every day 10-20k steps and swimm, for me works best. Running can be dangerous, if you do it wrong.

[@BethyKable]

Land Lord Running ruins your joints