Sprinting

[emulz2003]

Can anyone tell me if they think that sprinting is of equal or less in value when it comes to burning fat and calories. I do both but I still wonder if the sprinting is doing any good or if I should concentrate on distance.

 

[bred2k4]

Sprinting burns more calories than paced distance running but you can't do it for as long, so it just depends how much effort you put in.

 

[Johnny]

Also, when you are sprinting your muscles stop burning fat as fuel and switch over to sugar within the muscles. The best way to burn fat is to stay within a lower heart rate and go for duration. For instance, jogging/light running would be much more beneficial.