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    Cool walking vs. running vs. biking

    Which one is better?



    The almighty Revue says walking is better.

    I say biking.


    Nobody on the side of running was involved in the first discussion.



    For me, biking is better because i can't walk for a while without being crippled for a few days after walking. In addition to that, i use more energy biking, and i can make it out to remote locations alot faster than if i were to walk. The main factor for me is i can bike 10 - 20 miles in one day, and still be able to ride the next day. If i walked that far one day, my feet would be too blistered, and my legs would be too stiff to operate for at least 3 days.



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    If you are not doing it just for transportation from a to b, then running is better.

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    It depends. In terms of calorie burning, running or very vigorous biking is best. Walking is a good social exercise. Biking is scenic and good transportation. Running burns tons of energy and builds a lot of muscle.

    Now, I think swimming is better than all of those.

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    Running is better hands down. It gives me that sense of satisfaction that one simply cannot derive from walking or biking. Running refreshes my mind and keeps me in an alert state of mind.

    Swimming is the best of 'em all though, but it can be inconvenient at times.
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    It can depend in what kind of injury you have or are susceptable to. Running can be best if you can do it or build up to it. It can be tough on the joints, but for that very reason, if you build up gradually, it may strengthen them. Then again, it might tear them down.
    Walking can be a good weight loss exercise. Usually less intense, but you continue longer. It may be less injurious, but not always. Blisters, heel spurs, etc. I was doing a good amount of walking, but I thewn I started getting heel pain last June. I need to substitute more bicycling.
    Not counting collisions, bicycling is usually not injurious and great exercise.
    Bicyclists who build up from bicycling and then take up running often get injured because the strong parts overdo the weak parts. The trick for success is to start gradually with running even though you feel you can do more.

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    I think walking can get you the best benefit with the most convenience and least exertion.

    if your not too active it's a great place to park. Leave the SUV at work next time you go to get coffee.

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    I think you need to share what your goal is. Because; wouldn't "which is better" be dependent upon what you're trying to accomplish?
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    Originally posted by SoftWareRevue
    I think you need to share what your goal is. Because; wouldn't "which is better" be dependent upon what you're trying to accomplish?

    Yes there are a lot of factors that come into this question. What if the person can only walk? What if that is more healthy for them then running? Or riding a bike compared to walking.

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    I want to lose 80 pounds in 1 year, and be able to excercise daily.

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    Originally posted by SoftWareRevue
    I think you need to share what your goal is. Because; wouldn't "which is better" be dependent upon what you're trying to accomplish?


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    Generally speaking...

    Running is the best for calorie burn/cardio, but it's harder on your joints which can be a problem, especially for older people.

    Walking is a good low impact exercise, and in fact walking fast can actually burn more calories than running slow.

    Biking would be my last choice, but it is more fun.

    New runners should check this out: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

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    Originally posted by SoftWareRevue
    I think you need to share what your goal is. Because; wouldn't "which is better" be dependent upon what you're trying to accomplish?
    And what condition and age your body is, as to what you can handle. Walking is the prefered excercise for the older and less agile folks. You don't see many 70yr olds out there, pounding the pavement, jogging.

    A good excercise bike can be a great start to the day. 45 minutes to an hour on that, and you've got the heart rate up. Low impact on the joints, and you can do it at home.
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    Originally posted by Aussie Bob
    And what condition and age your body is, as to what you can handle. Walking is the prefered excercise for the older and less agile folks. You don't see many 70yr olds out there, pounding the pavement, jogging.

    A good excercise bike can be a great start to the day. 45 minutes to an hour on that, and you've got the heart rate up. Low impact on the joints, and you can do it at home.

    I am not sure how old the guy is, but he is old and he runs every single day it seems like. Even in the winter time I see him running. It also depends on how you keep your body before you turn out as well.

    Though you make a lot of great points Aussie Bob!

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    I prefer biking because you can rest when you want by just coasting along. It also doesn't strain your knees like jogging can do.

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    I also prefer biking, it's obviously easier than running, with much less friction and you can get more momentum.

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    I like biking because you can go on rough terriain lol i think it makes it more fun then just running.

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    I prefer walking My bike broke years ago!

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    assuming going the same distance on all of them you will burn more calories walking then running, more running then biking.
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    Originally posted by Teh_Winnar
    assuming going the same distance on all of them you will burn more calories walking then running, more running then biking.
    I think a more reasonable assumption would be that you'd do them the same time rather than distance.

    Check www.caloriesperhour.com, you can calculate approximately how many calories each exercise burns based on certain factors about your weight. As far as time and energy spent, I've found biking to be the most efficient for me to maximize the number of calories burned.

    Utilizing a punching bag, free weights and a bicycle, coupled with rarely eating out and eating healthier I've lost 65 lbs in the past 4 months.

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