Bicycle Exercise Vs Running. You ll burn more on uneven terrain like sand. First think about the calorie burn.
Just 14 2 minutes on a treadmill burnt 200 calories it took 27 minutes on a bike according to the centre for sports science and health study. Cycling offers the same benefits as running in that it improves your cardiovascular system. Protein helps recovery after endurance exercise.
Running is a higher impact exercise though and will place a bit more stress on your joints.
You can pick up and go at any time really. You can also run in places that don t accommodate cyclists too well. While there remains some debate over whether running leads to joint problems its impact does leave runners susceptible to a myriad of problems. When looking at the stationary bike vs.