Cycling better for you than running?

[Triforceofcourage]

?

 

[RagingBITCH]

Better how? Burn more fat? More emphasis on cardiovascular health? Impact on knees? How sexy it makes Fausto look in spandex?

 

[FrustratedUser]

Way better for your knees yes!

 

[asm0deus]

but not for the gnads

 

[Triforceofcourage]

I am thinking of the total package. Like better cardio and I know its better for the knees.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I am thinking of the total package. Like better cardio and I know its better for the knees.

It's not good for your package.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: asm0deus
but not for the gnads

Common misconception: your nads will be fine if your bike fits you properly.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I am thinking of the total package. Like better cardio and I know its better for the knees.

Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

 

[JulesMaximus]

It's much less impact on your body, especially your knees but you do risk getting hit by a car or other injuries if you ride off-road. Overall though, I'd say cycling is better for you.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

A lot of motion during running is wasted. While cycling, your legs only turn the wheels. During running, you have to push yourself forward and up, because you can't roll.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

Less efficient means you work harder over a given time period and probably end up burning more calories. Running's the better deal if you have limited time. It's possible to burn upwards up 800 kcal per hour on a bike, but it's going to hurt....trust me.

 

[Leper Messiah]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

techinincally, a bike is a more effiecent machine than the human body. However, due to the fact that the human body is powering the bike, he is most likely wrong. Perhaps the operation of the bike allows more of the mechinical energy of the leg motion to be transfered to movement? I'm not a mech eng. major, don't ask me.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

A lot of motion during running is wasted. While cycling, your legs only turn the wheels. During running, you have to push yourself forward and up, because you can't roll.

Unless you're REALLY uncoordinated.

 

[GimpyOne]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

I think what he is saying is that you can get your hear rate up quicker while running becuase it takes more energy to run a certain distance then to bike it. In general, you will have to go either much faster or much longer to get the same workout on a bike as running, mostly due to the wonderful employment of gears.

After all, most of us aren't Lee Majors!

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: L3p3rM355i4h

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

techinincally, a bike is a more effiecent machine than the human body. However, due to the fact that the human body is powering the bike, he is most likely wrong. Perhaps the operation of the bike allows more of the mechinical energy of the leg motion to be transfered to movement? I'm not a mech eng. major, don't ask me.

Basically all of your energy propels you forward on a bike. When running, you're propelling yourself up and forward....you're also supporting all of your own weight whereas you have three contact points on a bike.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: L3p3rM355i4h

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

techinincally, a bike is a more effiecent machine than the human body. However, due to the fact that the human body is powering the bike, he is most likely wrong. Perhaps the operation of the bike allows more of the mechinical energy of the leg motion to be transfered to movement? I'm not a mech eng. major, don't ask me.

Basically all of your energy propels you forward on a bike. When running, you're propelling yourself up and forward....you're also supporting all of your own weight whereas you have three contact points on a bike.

5... feet, butt, hands... well... 7 if you count nads...

 

[Feldenak]

Much better if your knees are garbage like mine.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: L3p3rM355i4h

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Fausto
Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

care to explain further?

techinincally, a bike is a more effiecent machine than the human body. However, due to the fact that the human body is powering the bike, he is most likely wrong. Perhaps the operation of the bike allows more of the mechinical energy of the leg motion to be transfered to movement? I'm not a mech eng. major, don't ask me.

Basically all of your energy propels you forward on a bike. When running, you're propelling yourself up and forward....you're also supporting all of your own weight whereas you have three contact points on a bike.

5... feet, butt, hands... well... 7 if you count nads...

I meant feet/butt/hands; 3, 5, 6, or 7 depending how you break it down.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I am thinking of the total package. Like better cardio and I know its better for the knees.

Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

Running is also boring.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I am thinking of the total package. Like better cardio and I know its better for the knees.

Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

Running is also boring.

I actually like running, it just doesn't like me. I was a speedskater as a kid and then a cyclist. My body freaks out when I try to run.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I am thinking of the total package. Like better cardio and I know its better for the knees.

Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

Running is also boring.

I actually like running, it just doesn't like me. I was a speedskater as a kid and then a cyclist. My body freaks out when I try to run.

So does mine... I think it's the way it rattles my internal organs... mainly my intenstines... if you get my drift... :Q

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I am thinking of the total package. Like better cardio and I know its better for the knees.

Running is a quicker cardio workout because it's less efficient than cycling (if that makes sense). It's also cheaper and more convenient. It is, however, hard on your joints and you can't do 30mph.

Running is also boring.

I actually like running, it just doesn't like me. I was a speedskater as a kid and then a cyclist. My body freaks out when I try to run.

So does mine... I think it's the way it rattles my internal organs... mainly my intenstines... if you get my drift... :Q

I just end up with incredibly sore legs and hips. I gave up on it after attempting to use it for offseason cross-training a few years.

 

[40Hands]

I love to bike and hate to run so I am biased. Just got my bike tuned up and I am ready for the season!

 

[Corn]

I vote for cycling......


I'm in Newport Beach this week on bidness (live in Detroit), I've hit the trails twice and plan 2 more before I have to head back home to the cold and snow.......