Why is running 2 straight miles considered more healthy than running one mile twice with a break in between?

Question

You’re still running the same amount of miles

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Answer 1

I think it’s important to define what “healthy” means in this context, since which is healthier really depends what traits you are trying to maximize for your definition of healthy. High intensity interval training is the best strategy for burning calories and burning fat. However, running for two miles at once will improve the performance and endurance of your cardiovascular system. There’s a lot more depth and complexity than that, but the point is which one is healthier is a function of what you are trying to accomplish