Running or cycling what's more heathy?

[otispunkmeyer]

cycling.....low gears high rpms for areobic fitness, high gears low rpms (ie harder to pedal) for strenght

 

[OverVolt]

Originally posted by: otispunkmeyer
cycling.....low gears high rpms for areobic fitness, high gears low rpms (ie harder to pedal) for strenght

and its more fun!!!

 

[Zebo]

Final thought: become a triathlon athlete, then you get to do a bit of all three

LMAO

 

[rh71]

stationary bikes are nice this time of year

 

[Zebo]

endless pools///That's a good idea...How much does an endless pool cost? Just a small one say ~6 x 12 or do they even make such a beast?

 

[vegetation]

Riding is best if you got the time and location to do it. You really need to ride in areas without much traffic though, so you can keep a constant pace, and you typically need to at least twice as much time than running for an equivalent workout. I'd suggest doing a combination of both as it helps breaks the monotony of things and you may find it easier to fit into your schedule (i.e. run during days you don't have much time; bike on weekends and such)

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior

Originally posted by: Amused
Do both. I have found I get great benefits (fat loss and fitness level) from regularly switching off. I'll run for a few months, then bike for a few months, then do elliptical machines and back again.

Each time I switch, the intensity level and learning curve start anew, and I get more of the "newbie" fast acting benefits that so often go away when we plateau.

My new gym is putting in endless pools, so I may give swimming a try, too. If it works for me, I'll add it to the mix.

What kind of high end gym do you go to that's putting in those kinds of pools? Man I'd love to have one of those at my house. Not sure how they work in a health club though since you can't only get one person in each one so that might mean lots less people can swim at the same time than can in a normal pool....

Shoot I bet we could make one. I used to repair fiberglass boats in HS at the marina so I'm an expert Got any hydrolics backgroud?

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior

Originally posted by: Amused
Do both. I have found I get great benefits (fat loss and fitness level) from regularly switching off. I'll run for a few months, then bike for a few months, then do elliptical machines and back again.

Each time I switch, the intensity level and learning curve start anew, and I get more of the "newbie" fast acting benefits that so often go away when we plateau.

My new gym is putting in endless pools, so I may give swimming a try, too. If it works for me, I'll add it to the mix.

What kind of high end gym do you go to that's putting in those kinds of pools? Man I'd love to have one of those at my house. Not sure how they work in a health club though since you can't only get one person in each one so that might mean lots less people can swim at the same time than can in a normal pool....

It is a Gold's Gym franchise, IIRC.

Actually, they are building it about four blocks from where I am posting.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Originally posted by: Doug3737

Originally posted by: SWScorch
Zebo: I ran the 1600 and 3200 primarily, and now I run 1500, 5000 and 10,000 in college. I prefer cross country though; tracks are boring and there's no mud

Distance running and sprinting are really two different animals. I could never be a sprinter because I quite simply don't have the speed, which is what sprinting is all about. Distance running is much more mental, and even a mediocre runner such as myself can enjoy moderate success simply by being determined and running smart. I don't look down on sprinters like a lot of distance guys do, because I realize that while it's nowhere near as brutal, it takes a lot of hard work, conditioning and natural talent to sprint well.

I could also never be a swimmer. I have a lot of respect for swimmers, because, IMO, it is the hardest activity, and I quite simply can't do it. I can swim maybe two laps and then I'm spent.

Well said. Being in running and swimming shape are two totally different things. When I was running XC in high school, i was in great running shape... but put me in a pool and I'd be lucky to do 4 lengths.

Heh, I was the complete opposite. I swam in HS and practices would usually total about 4 or 5 miles. However, put me on a track and I am tired after about 1/4 mile. I did ROTC in college and my 2 mile time was ok, but damn was it a struggle.