We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Bicycle or Elliptical??

polarsjewel
polarsjewel Posts: 1,725 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
My husband has given me a choice for my birthday this year - do I want a bike or an elliptical? I can't choose, as they both have pros and cons. If the decision were up to you - what would you choose and why?

Replies

  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Lucky You!

    Eliptical - you burn a heck of a lot more calories in the same amount of time.
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Get an elliptical, because if you really want a stationary bike, you can always get a special stand that allows you to use your regular bike in a stationary position. ;)

    http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Motivator-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer/dp/B000AAYBWS
  • arfog
    arfog Posts: 70 Member
    I like the bike better, but it' really up to which you like better!
  • Darkskinned88
    Darkskinned88 Posts: 1,177 Member
    #teamElliptical Burns alot more calories, you can always buy a real bike
  • Kityngirl
    Kityngirl Posts: 14,304 Member
    Which do you enjoy more? I like both for different reasons but I generally will jump on an elliptical before I'd jump on a bike. It just comes down to which one you think you would be more prone to using since they are both great ways to get you moving. :flowerforyou:
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    Try both if you can. Personally, I can't stand more than ten minutes on an elliptical, the stride just annoys me.
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    Elliptical for sure...You can change the inclines, tension, and so much more doing that....I am sure a bike is good...but I think you will get better results from the elliptical...
  • TK266
    TK266 Posts: 3,638 Member
    Elliptical. better burn, works more areas of the body, doesn't make your tush sore if you are on it for an hour. :tongue:
  • _EmmaStrong_
    _EmmaStrong_ Posts: 647 Member
    Definitely the elliptical - it will BURN a lot more calories and get your heart rate up faster. You can use it, no matter what the weather is outside.
  • smileymel27
    smileymel27 Posts: 171 Member
    Eliptical - you burn a heck of a lot more calories in the same amount of time.

    I agree. Also, it doesn't give you bike-butt (soreness from sitting on the bench).
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Ellipticals do not burn more in the same amount of time as a bike. It all depends on how hard you are pushing your workout. That being said, you work more of your body with one over a stationary bike...

    For those that say the stationary bike burns less...turn up your workout on the bike...slackers.
  • OfficialPR
    OfficialPR Posts: 1,578 Member
    Bicycle...
  • Teapotdomescam
    Teapotdomescam Posts: 156 Member
    #teamElliptical Burns alot more calories, you can always buy a real bike

    EXACTLY.
  • angng
    angng Posts: 137 Member
    Get a bike that you can ride outside.
  • angng
    angng Posts: 137 Member
    Get a bike that you can ride outside.

    Have him throw in a stationary trainer so you can use it inside too.
  • crawpapa
    crawpapa Posts: 156 Member
    Neither, get a Concept2 Rower for a killer workout, back, bi's, shoulders, legs....and the pain.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories