Is it better to run faster or longer?

Running fast is better for burning fat, improving metabolism, and consuming more calories, but it also helps build muscle, so it's also great for increasing muscle mass.

It's important to know that running in any form is good because it speeds up circulation and moves muscles. But as personal trainer Jessie Jones says, it's better to combine the two, because these two types of running achieve different things, depending on what you want and your goal.

"Running fast is better for burning fat, improving metabolism and burning more calories, but it also helps build muscle, so it's also great for increasing muscle mass," says Jessie, adding that longer runs are good for improving cardiovascular health because they stimulate blood circulation. Also, longer distances will increase lung capacity and endurance.

On the other hand, racing club coach Will Goodge says neither is better.

By running fast, you’ll build a tolerance threshold so that one day you’ll be able to maintain higher speeds over longer distances. But a longer run is great if you want to start a little less intensely, and then gradually increase speed – explains Will.

In any case, you can't go wrong with which route you choose and the most important thing, according to experts, is to run properly and well, writes Metro.