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Is running better exercise than biking?

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pats | 3 years, 1 month ago view on twitter
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Yes. Running seems to work more of the whole body, core, back and chest where biking is all quads. You're sitting in biking which not only doesn't help your core but does nothing for balance.
Humans are suited to run, not spin your legs in a seated position.
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dcanswerer | 3 years, 1 month ago view on twitter
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It depends how hard you work out. How fast your run, how fast you bike, etc. Here is a chart of an approximation of calories burned per hour of training.

Running 5 mph 644
Running 5.5 mph 693
Running, Cross Country 738
Running 6 mph 828
Running 9 minute mile 869
Running 8 minute mile 936
Running 7 mph 959
Running 8 mph 1,013
Running 7 minute mile 1,026
Running 9 mph 1,080
Running 6 minute mile 1,134
Running 10 mph 1,260
Running 5.5 minute mile 1,301

Cycling 5-6.5 mph 288
Cycling 6.5-8 mph 324
Cycling 8-8.5 mph 374
Cycling 10 mph 540
Cycling 12 mph 639
Cycling 13 mph 702
Cycling 14 mph 806
Cycling 15 mph 873
Cycling 16 mph 945
Cycling 20 mph 1,121
Cycling 22 mph 1,359
Cycling 24 mph 1,746
Cycling 28 mph 2,822
Cycling 30 mph 3,542

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mike | 3 years, 1 month ago Report

A bit confused by the list, if you run a mile every 6 minutes, it is the same speed as if you were running 10 mph. Why are the calorie counts different?

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modctek | 3 years, 1 month ago view on twitter
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I started writing an answer that stated biking was better for your joints than running, but my own research refuted my belief. If I weren't such a desk potato, I might look into running myself!

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