Cycling better for you than running?

[aplefka]

Just do the stationary bike if you're in it for calories.

Plus you'll get quads like a madman.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: 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.......

It's funny, now that I've been in GA for so long I miss being able to XC ski for cross-training in the winter.

 

[elbosco]

swimming > *

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: aplefka
Just do the stationary bike if you're in it for calories.

Plus you'll get quads like a madman.

This man speaks the truth.

 

[Stark]

anything is better than running

 

[Toastedlightly]

This reminds me... we are hitting the 50s in minnesota. Time to get the good ol' bike down.

 

[Corn]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: 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.......

It's funny, now that I've been in GA for so long I miss being able to XC ski for cross-training in the winter.

XC skiing is fun, but it's been 5 months since I've seen grass...........

 

[Armitage]

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.

I dunno - why can't you work just as hard cycling as running? I can definitely beat the crap out of myself as well cycling as running. The difference is, with cycling it's primarily just my muscles & lungs hurting, while in running you get lots of bonus useless pain as well (knees/shins/feet/etc.).

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: 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.

Isn't that a good thing?

 

[91TTZ]

I think if you're pushing yourself to the limit and doing it for a good duration, you'd get a good cardio workout regardless if you're running, biking, swimming, etc.

 

[AbAbber2k]

As far as the efficiency line goes...
Running is a more efficient calorie burner.
Bicycling is a more efficient mode of transportation.

91TTZ is right. If you're doing either up to your MAXIMUM workload, you're probably gonna come out even. The problem is, people jump on the bike because running is hard on the joints (or just "hard," boo-hoo), but instead of really pushing themselves they just bike at a moderate pace rather than all-out.