Running for Fitness & Health
Running is a powerhouse cardiovascular exercise. Because it involves carrying your entire body weight airborne with each stride, it demands significant energy, resulting in high calorie burn.
MET Values for Running
The Metabolic Equivalent (MET) estimates the energy cost of physical activities relative to resting. Running has high MET values:
- Jogging (4-5 mph): 6.0 - 8.3 METs
- Medium Run (6-7 mph): 9.8 - 11.0 METs
- Fast Run (8-10 mph): 11.8 - 14.5 METs
The faster you run, the higher the MET value, and the more calories you burn per minute.