Which is better...

Ahmee2034

Running on a track?
Running on a treadmill?
Cycling?

Your thoughts please.
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Shanta1983

I do them all but I enjoy the elleptical and cycling the most well I love them all with treadmill been last:happy: :flowerforyou: I just change up here and their and do them vigoriously to burn more calories:happy: :flowerforyou:

iRun4wine

I personally hate running on a treadmill. For me, running on a track is a little bit better, but I much prefer running where I'm actually going somewhere- I find I get too bored on a treadmill or a track, and if I'm bored the workout just drags on and on.

I am dying to get a bike to do on days that I don't run... again, because I'm moving and there's things to look at, etc.

Just my opinion...

jennb5255

Kelynn

I'm with you. I keep saying that I want a treadmill, but I really enjoy walking through my neighborhood. I change the route I take each time but I have something to look at so it keeps me motivated to walk longer and I don't seem to get bored.

Chenoachem

Personally, given those choices, cycling. I like the flexibility of where I can go, see new things, and still burn calories. Track is good if you want to get into running.

If you need something for indoor, treadmill is OK. However, I just set my bike up on a stationary setup and watch a movie while working out. Still gets a good workout, doesn't cost much more and I can put it anywhere and break it down when I am done.

BrendaLee

They're all good. Mix them up, or pick the one you enjoy most.

arewethereyet

All of the above!! The more you change it up, the better for your body and continued success.

I think it was Banks that said that walking/running off the treadmill is more effective, and I tested it and found it to be true. I burned 50% more calories in the same amount of time. It makes sense, because the road doesnt have a rubber band helping you along!!

(My test was as close to perfect as I could do. I ate the same, ran the same MFP, wore the same clothes, worked out the same time....)

I love to experiment! Someone once said you can burn more calories with your arms up while walking. I did the test and sure enough....HR went from 125 to 135 in 10 or so feet!! Amazing what our bodies can do!!

Have fun :flowerforyou:

courtney_love2001

Jeannie I love that you tested this out and shared it with us! I don't have a HRM so I am always ballparking it.

It's interesting that running on a treadmill burns more because I found that when I went from inside to outside running it was SOOOOO much harder outside. I could run all day inside, but outside it was like I was back at square one. Had to start all over with training so I can actually complete my 5k at the end of the month!

I agree with the others--try all 3. Switch it up and your body will be lovin' it (and the scale will too)!

Ahmee2034

Thanks! I have to admit that cycling and, yeah, the treadmill, are my favorites. I find that running on a track (I can't really run in my neighborhood) just seems too...overwhelming. I don't run as long or as fast.

Cycling - I love it! It's amazing how many calories you burn cycling!

I was just wondering what everyone else thinks...

arewethereyet

Jeannie I love that you tested this out and shared it with us! I don't have a HRM so I am always ballparking it.

It's interesting that running on a treadmill burns more because I found that when I went from inside to outside running it was SOOOOO much harder outside. I could run all day inside, but outside it was like I was back at square one. Had to start all over with training so I can actually complete my 5k at the end of the month!

I agree with the others--try all 3. Switch it up and your body will be lovin' it (and the scale will too)!

I must have written it wrong. Running OUTSIDE burns more than on the treadmill.........sorry!!

You are moving your body along without the aid of that moving band. I burned 50% more at the walk park than on the treadmill.

Sorry I wasnt clearer!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

margaretthedevil

Jeannie I love that you tested this out and shared it with us! I don't have a HRM so I am always ballparking it.

It's interesting that running on a treadmill burns more because I found that when I went from inside to outside running it was SOOOOO much harder outside. I could run all day inside, but outside it was like I was back at square one. Had to start all over with training so I can actually complete my 5k at the end of the month!

I agree with the others--try all 3. Switch it up and your body will be lovin' it (and the scale will too)!

I must have written it wrong. Running OUTSIDE burns more than on the treadmill.........sorry!!

You are moving your body along without the aid of that moving band. I burned 50% more at the walk park than on the treadmill.

Sorry I wasnt clearer!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

And it's a 10000x harder too, especially if it's hot. I can jog for 10 minutes at a consistent pace on a treadmill no problem. Now outside with slopes is a completely different story.