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Short bursts

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Walking in short bursts found to consume 20% to 60% more energy than walking continuously for same distance

https://phys.org/news/2024-10-short-consume-energy-distance.html?utm_placement=newsletter
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While, yeah, it takes more energy to accelerate/decelerate than it does to cruise.
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Didn’t read the article but I’m interpreting this to mean a quick trip from my sofa to the refrigerator is better for me than running a 10k?
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