Is biking better/worse than running?

Question

Is biking better/worse than running?

Answer 1

worse, not as tiring .. not as effective .. unless ur lance armstrong

Answer 2

It depends on what you mean by better?

If you mean biking in better for conditioning or physical fitness then your answer is no.  Running is a whole body exercise meaning that it works the upper and lower body.  Biking, only work the lower body (i.e. the legs) but does not involve any of the pounding that is usually associated with long distance running on street. However, research has shown that it is not the activity of running that pounds the leg or makes your joints sore, but rather the surface you run on (i.e.  l streets and sidewalks). However running on dirt roads will save your legs from all this abuse and extend the life of your running shoes. The reason for this is that when you run on a soft surface such as dirt 50% of the impact from slamming your leg is transferred into the ground.

About ten years ago runners started running in deep end of pools, what is now called Deep Water Runing, so that can get their runs in while injured without the high impact of running on hard surfaces that could worsen their injuries.

  

Overall it really depend on what it is you are looking to get out of your workout. If your just looking to get some cardio in then biking is great for of excersie. Because I am now in my early 40s, I do lot so spinning (biking classes) about 3 days per week. When combined with my runs (at least 4hours latter that same day) I am able to maintain my level of fitness that is acceptable to me for upcoming road race and works with my schedule of family responsibilities.



I hope this help you in addressing your question, if not then let give me more specifics and give it another shot.

Answer 3

Biking is better. It's much easier on your joints, but it won't tone your upper body.