Currently I'm concentrating on jogging. But do you think cycling could be better? My friends advice me that cycling is more challenging and help you to lose weight faster. True????

Jogging is better than cycling. This i feel because with jogging you exercise almost whole of your body but this does not hapens with cycling as you have to sit and paddle.

i prefer running but jogging does affect your knees in the overall

running 40 minutes for 6 miles is a lot more work than biking for 40 minutes...

running is much less time consuming, and it is my personal favorite.

both are good to loose weight, but on a bike you might have the tendency to take a break or not pedal as hard.... its easier to slack off. running ftw

Jogging is better. More muscle work than plain sitting.

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running 40 minutes for 6 miles is a lot more work than biking for 40 minutes...

running is much less time consuming, and it is my personal favorite.

both are good to loose weight, but on a bike you might have the tendency to take a break or not pedal as hard.... its easier to slack off. running ftw

i think it's just as easy to slack off when running all you have to do is not pick up your knees

I prefer real life cycling over jogging, but I believe jogging may burn slightly more calories

Since I run for my fitness, I have to lean towards running, although it is true that its harder on the knees. To counteract that, I use a light stride and run on dirt or grass tracks and generally avoid pavement (though that's nearly impossible).

I would say running, but if you have knee problems, then cycling is your next best bet.

This is a great question! Kind of a trick question though because it really depends on each individual.

The fact is that jogging will burn more calories faster than riding a bicycle at the same rate and duration. However this method can be very hard on a persons joints. And of course the bike is much easier on the joints.

So the answer is simply this:

If jogging causes you pain, you should try the bike instead. If jogging doesn't bother you, and you want to maximize your calories out, then jog!

On a side note, you can actually get more calories out on a bike by integrating HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). HIIT is where you have a regular pace that you stick to during the workout, which is referred to as the recovery or jogging pace. So what you do is first warm up, then increase your pace to a steady rate that you can maintain, but also keeps your heart rate up. Then every minute or so you increase your pace to about 70-90% of your maximum output. You should maintain that pace as long as you can. After about 25-60 seconds of the intense interval, slow back down to your recovery speed until you recover. Then just as soon as you recover, increase your speed again. You will do this for the duration of the workout to complete a HIIT session.

Training with HIIT will definitely increase the calories you will burn as opposed to keeping a steady pace throughout the session.

BIG NOTE HERE: You need to understand that HIIT training actually qualifies as a lower body resistance workout, which means you should only perform HIIT 1-3 times per week. Let your body tell you when you are ready. If your legs are sore, avoid HIIT until they recover. The point here is that even if you decide not to jog or run, you can still burn a tremendous amount of calories by integrating HIIT training into your cardio program. Furthermore if you can jog, imagine what adding sprint intervals can do for you!

Cycling outdoors is a perfect activity for those who do not like walking or jogging. Cycling is a good exercise for a variety of fitness levels. It is important to adjust the height of the seat so that so that the leg that is at the bottom of the down-stroke is almost but not quite completely extended when foot is on the pedal. If the seat is too low, your leg muscles will feel tired more easily. This will limit your performance. Numerous forms of padded seats are also available with cushions to reduce the strain on your buttocks.

Have you ever thought about Mountain biking?? There are trials everywhere. Try to find a trail that is not just flat but has its ups and downs. I ahve a trail near the house that has several steep hills but also has its downhills. It wraps around a lake so it has a bood veiw and takes your mind off how far you are going.

My personal pick is jogging - because you are the boss of what you are doing and do not need to rely on the "machines."

what you may also want to consider:
for example: - jog @ 4-5mph for 40mins
- cycle @ 9-10mph for 40mins.. the distance covered will obviously be greater on the bike.. but that wont matter, the fact is that if your pace is the same and stays consistant, you will burn on average the same amount of calories..

the key is simply HIIT as this completely boosts the calorie burning process! its whatever you find comfortable.. personally for me its biking.. but i have also moved on to 'skipping' or 'jumping rope' as this burns more calories than jogging/running/biking and can be done practically anywhere..

just to give you a guideline.. for someone weighing in at 220lbs, 15mins of constant skipping will burn roughly 240 calories.. change that 15 mins of constant skipping to HIIT and you hit about 350 calories after 20mins.. and trust me it works!

Hi!.. I am Red. I am also new to this forum. I have a very light physical activity which I think is not healthy for me although I do not have weight problems or anything. I just want to mingle around with you and learn things that could give me idea on how to achieve fitness.

Both are good in terms of loosing weight.Personally,i'm much more dedicated in jogging together with my friends.


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I think that both of them are good at their face value but still i would say that jogging is little better than cycling..

They're both very good exercises for strengthening your thighs. However, jogging can take its toll on your knees and back over time if you're not careful. I'd suggest you choose the activity in which you're most interested or mix it up to work different muscle groups. The important thing is to find a routine that's interesting and satisfying enough to continue.

Cycling and jogging are both excellent forms of cardiovascular exercise. The main difference between the two is that cycling is low-impact, while jogging/running is high-impact.

When I say high and low impact, I'm not referring to the intensity level. I'm talking about the toll it takes on your joints. Riding a bike is easier on your feet, ankles and knees because they're not pounding into the ground.

Now, running isn't a bad thing. It only becomes a problem when you don't use proper form. When I run, I try to be as quiet as possible. If your feet smack into the ground with every stride, you're putting your joints at risk.

In this case, you should either...

1) Work on changing your running form so it's easier on your joints, or

2) Go the low-impact route, and stick to cycling.


Jake Dennert

As a triathlete I say do both and throw in a little swimming!

Btw, many running programs suggestion cycling during non-running days for some cross-training.

I also want to add that running is tough on the body. I am currently training for the Honolulu Marathon while I am off-season for triathlons. So I cut back on the biking and cranked up my weekly running mileage. The body definitely takes a greater beating while running. You just need to figure out if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

My knees have a way of figuring that one out that for me, unfortunately.