Personal trainer Alison Storey's weekly column, Storey on Sport, answers your questions on fitness and wellbeing. Q: Lots of people say that running is bad for your joints, but doesn't running make your heart stronger than just walking? Statistics prove that running will make your heart stronger and work it harder than walking. It revealed that fast-paced walking resulted in significant improvements in cardio-respiratory fitness – however fast paced walking is the key, not a stroll with the dog. – Waikato's Alison Storey is a personal trainer who has represented New Zealand in beach volleyball, rowing and rhythmic gymnastics.

Source: Stuff March 30, 2019 21:00 UTC