Exercise bike or treadmill

rrmarx

What is better to use for getting back in the exercise routine a treadmill or exercise bike? I'm trying to decide between the two. Thanks!!!

Arizona_JR

Treadmill will burn more calories per minute simply because you are standing (not sitting), and often completely off the ground constantly, however, the bike is preferred if you have joint issues or lingering leg issues.

Or you could just alternate between the two.:-D

srp2011

I think they can both be great, just depends on which you enjoy more - that's really the secret, finding something you enjoy enough to stick with regularly. But why one or the other? Why not a mix of the two? That's what I do at my gym - some days I'll do 20 minutes on the bike, 20 on the treadmill, 20 on the elliptical - I enjoy the variety. Whichever you choose, try to incorporate intervals (faster spurts with slower recovery times) to maximize the calorie burn.

SimplyDeLish

If you are looking to purchase one or the other - purchase the bike and walk outdoors. That way you get the best of both worlds. However, if I were going to purchase one piece of equipment today - an eliptical. It burns more calories per session than almost anything else.

Whatever you choose - enjoy!

mrrodriguez

I have an exercise bike now, but I really miss my treadmill. I go through spurts of liking one or the other. I like to go to the gym where I can use either one or an elliptical. If you are walking a treadmill is nice b/c even with bad weather you can walk. I think I go longer on the bike.

borichfan

I had an exercise bike once but sold it, because it was very boring to me just sitting there pedaling. Got tiresome on my butt too, and i felt like i was burning no calories much doing that. I like my treadmill better, burns alot more calories.

rrmarx

Thanks everyone! I think I am leaning more toward a treadmill! Thanks for the input