Exercise bike and running. Which is better?

[Anonymous]

Is biking just as good as running or jogging for cardio. I need to lose some weight but I hate running with a freaking passion! I'm sure biking will take longer to lose weight but is it still a moderately quick and effective way to shave some extra pounds off?

[just_tired]

Try rollerblading and if you have patience to learn, then roller skiing. Both are much more fun than running, easier on the joints and especially the roller skiing uses more muscles. Of course cycling is good too. It really doesn't matter what sport/workout you choose as long as you enjoy it. You're not going to be very motivated to do any diet plan if you're absolutely loathing the exercises. Try different things until you find what works best for you, because the best workout plan in the world is the one that you enjoy since you're going to put 110% effort to it.

Good luck buddy!

[Asker]

Woah dude I forgot rollerblades even existed lol it's been so long! I should get a pair.

[martyfellow]

Just look at cyclists; they are as thin as wafers, all of them...

Of course, to get those results, you have to put in hours every day on the bike. But even a stationary bike aerobics course wil be a great cardio workout, with less damage to the joints. Also, a lot of people find running boring. But few say the same about biking.

[Anonymous]

both change it up my physical therapist taught me that you should never keep doing the same exercise to same parts of the body it causes injury you need to change your routine and change the body parts you work out every other day, one day do running, next day do biking only, next day do weights, another day do yoga, another day do swimming

[Anonymous]

Biking doesn't do anything! Biking isn't even that tiring as running!

Do a sport then like tennis :)

[kheserthorpe]

It can be, it depends on the intensity level. There's kind of a 'jump' in intensity from walking to slow jogging, so for a lot of people that minimal jogging pace is still harder then they'd choose to work on a bike.

If you work as hard, you'll get similar outcomes.

Fat loss especially in men is mainly about what you eat.

Statistically, diet + strength training is associated with more weight loss then diet + cardio.

All three would be better though.

[InquisitiveMale]

Save your joints and pick the bike. Both are about the same. You set the intensity and rate of fate burn yourself. It all comes down to how hard you're willing to push yourself. Most of your weight loss is determined by your eating habits anyways.

[Asker]

What is a good dieting plan then? Any quick recommendations?

[InquisitiveMale]

Eat nothing manufactured. If it doesn't grow naturally don't put it in your mouth. No sugar cane, breads, juices, etc... Eat small meals frequently so your body doesn't store energy but burns it as you consume. Don't eat before bed. No fruits at night. Very little fatty foods. Ensure you consume less calories then you burn. Simple things like that.

This is such a huge topic you'd benefit from putting in some time researching for yourself.

[InquisitiveMale]

Also be reasonable. You're allowed to cheat from time to time. People who beat themselves up over the little things fall of the wagon while those who account for those moments tend to stick with it longer.

[InquisitiveMale]

and don't weight yourself daily! that's a huge thing that discourages so many people.

Weight yourself bi-weekly or even monthly. That way you actually get an accurate assessment of your progress and not just a calculation of how much water you've drank in the last hour.

[Asker]

Thanks dude!

[Asker]

So... No more Taco Bell? lol

[Red_Arrow]

Running is an impact exercise and can damage your knees and feet. Biking can be very exerting without the impact, therefor is better for you. Also, if you get a stationary bike you can read while you exercise so it is less boring.

[martyfellow]

If you hit the bike reall hard, it is as good as running, although running will strengthen a wider range of muscles than the stationary bike...If your kness are OK, I'd include some running every week, not just the bike.

[Hamburgers]

One is bad for your knees.

One isn't.

Both burn fat.

I'd go with the one that doesn't injure your knees.

[Pseudofailure]

I'd recommend running, as it uses more muscles than cycling, so you get a more even workout of your body, instead of just your legs.

[drjohno]

Actually, cycling helps you burn much more calories than jogging. And it's much more fun.

[Asker]

Really? Have any links I can read?

[maiez]

preferably to lose weight quicker I would go with running. it puts more stress on the body than biking

[Kiran04]

Running. There is no comparison. Running is the single best cardio exercise a human being can do, and it can even save your life.

[THE_Godfather]

Do you get chased a lot?

[Kiran04]

Nope. Gotta catch up the girlfriend when she's trying to run away, bro. Don't always have to time to run in the garage and grab the bike.

[teasegirl]

Lmao tigers behind you

[AnonGuy]

Swimming is the best cardio.

[Anonymous]

I hate biking more than running. you have to peddle with a very high intensity or peddle uphill to get your heart racing at all.

The stair climber is pretty good and intense though.

[Koldhearted]

distance: Running

Time: Biking

[Anonymous]

biking is better for the knees.

[Anonymous]

Running.