Is 8000 steps per hour considered jogging

8000 steps per hour usually fall under the category of brisk walking rather than slow jogging. There are significant differences in exercise intensity, energy consumption, and muscle engagement between step frequency and running. During brisk walking, the stride frequency is generally maintained at 110-130 steps per minute, with 8000 steps per hour equivalent to approximately 133 steps per minute, approaching the upper limit of brisk walking. When walking fast, at least one foot should always be in contact with the ground, with minimal impact on the knee joint and limited increase in heart rate. The body is mainly propelled by the continuous contraction of lower limb muscles. Slow jogging usually takes over 150 steps per minute, during the airborne phase where both feet are off the ground at the same time, resulting in a significant increase in cardiovascular load and much higher energy consumption than brisk walking. At the same number of steps, jogging increases heart rate more significantly, requires higher cardiovascular function, and involves more explosive participation of lower limb muscles. In special circumstances such as abnormally large strides or significant terrain undulations, 8000 steps may reach the intensity of slow jogging. Some people use race walking techniques, which increase their speed by increasing the range of hip joint movement while maintaining one foot on the ground, resulting in energy consumption close to that of jogging. When a person with a larger body weight completes 8000 steps, an increase in physical load may cause a heart rate response similar to jogging. But these situations need to be comprehensively judged based on the individual's actual heart rate and subjective fatigue during exercise.

It is recommended to differentiate exercise intensity through heart rate monitoring. During moderate intensity exercise, the heart rate should reach around 60% of the maximum heart rate. Fast walking and slow jogging are both effective aerobic exercise methods that can be alternated according to one's own health condition. Warm up and stretch before and after exercise, choose sports shoes with good cushioning performance, and avoid prolonged exercise on hard roads. Maintain at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise per week for better results when combined with strength training. Joint pain or difficulty breathing during exercise should be stopped promptly and a doctor should be consulted.