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Biking vs. Running

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I have a huge block when it comes to running so I'm trying to work up to it by biking first. I've read that you need to bike 2x the amount you would running to get the same workout. SO monday I biked 8.4 miles which would then be equivalent to 4.2 miles, correct?
Do you get about the same cardio as running with biking?
I also just joined a gym with a pool so hopefully I'll be adding swimming into the whole thing soon.
Do you get about the same cardio as running with biking?
I also just joined a gym with a pool so hopefully I'll be adding swimming into the whole thing soon.
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I have a huge block when it comes to running so I'm trying to work up to it by biking first. I've read that you need to bike 2x the amount you would running to get the same workout. SO monday I biked 8.4 miles which would then be equivalent to 4.2 miles, correct?Do you get about the same cardio as running with biking?I also just joined a gym with a pool so hopefully I'll be adding swimming into the whole thing soon.0
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Yea I'm super bad at running and it discourages me, so I hope that if I get somewhat in shape, I can tackle running with a brave face.
A triathlon would be so much fun! Maybe in the future, for sure! (hadn't even thought of it)0 -
Cycling and running are two great forms of exercise that compliment one another. Don't compare them, there a too many factors...like the type of bike (as already mentioned), as well as terrain, expended effort, time spent, weather....0
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time was about an hour and a half (two hours including the slight cvs run for powerade midway through) with lots of uphill work, but not steep hills. I got off and walked up a monster steep hill, but that was all.0
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