(HealthDayNews) -- The latest buzz is that short-intensity exercise burns as much if not more calories as a longer, lower-intensity workout.
According to the Mayo Clinic, a 154-pound person will burn:
- 319 calories running 8 miles per hour for 20 minutes
- 238 calories walking 3 mph for 60 minutes
But high-intensity exercise also increases the risk of injury. Also, many people find it tough to sustain.
So if an intense workout is not for you, follow the advice of fitness experts. They recommend 30 minutes or more a day of moderate-intensity exercise, such as walking, biking or gardening.
