Jogging or Cycling- Which do you prefer???

3foldchord

I prefer cycling.

Jogging bothers my heart,
Plus jogging is all bouncy; I like my ovaries to stay where they are.

hiker359

Cycling for me. No shin splints and you cover a helluva lot more ground.

Danny_Boy13

Cycling FTW!!!

Mnm1983

I started off in spin class about 4 years ago and fell in love. I stopped spin for about a year and a half. Back in April 2012 I bought myself a beach Cruiser to see how I like biking and also to switch up my work outs. I started with riding 8 miles round trip to the gym and I noticed that it helped me improve in my running .8 miles turned to 12 to 15.... This made me want to bike MORE! So after a few months I wasn't happy just on my lil Crusier watching all these awesome bikes pass me by. About a month and a half ago I bought my first Road Bike and I couldn't be happier! So for me I perfer to bike over run but my biking has helped my running a whole lot. Its not a chore for me to bike....I have to force myself to run lol

I am a cyclist.

Cycling uses different muscles than running and even the elliptical. I don't know if you do any road rides, but most riders don't just jump on a bike and do a 30 mile ride. Most can't just jump on a bike and climb a big hill like it's nothing. You have to build up to it. The same is true for running. I started speed walking / running a mile to warm up. First it was speed walking with a little running. Now, I run a half mile straight without stopping. For runners, that's nothing, but for me it means a lot.

Cycling is much more all-body when you're road riding vs spin cycling. Much of your back and core is used to keep you in the right position in your saddle. The thing I like about road cycling as well is that it's transportation. Bike to work, bike to the coffee shop, bike to a friend's house. You get your workout without it seemingly like a chore.

fit_spired_vicky

Jogging, outside. Cycling is boring to me.

EvgeniZyntx

Cycling for me. But running is an excellent cross sport - so every once in a while I'll go for a period f running. If you are a hard core cyclist you must do other sports t develop some muscle balance and not injure yourself. Cycling requires a lot of additional work to have significant core and needed flexibility.

Cycling Physiology and Weight lifting for cyclists are two excellent books.

mitsi94

I also prefer cycling, I always have. I HATE running, unless it's on a softball field. I have some feet problems and running just kills me feet and ankles, but I can cycle for a long time and it feels great!

I cycle because I love the fresh air, outdoors, sunshine, feeling that I am going somewhere with a purpose. Like some of the other posters, I do try to ride my bike everywhere I can, to the bank, grocery store, to visit friends, etc. I also ride back & forth to work every day that I can (when it's not pouring down rain) and for me, that is 6 miles each way. It also makes me feel good that not only am I getting a work out on my way to work (that my co-workers are not getting because they all drive!) but I am also not spending $4 a gallon for gas. :happy:

rydn4h2o

I am a cyclist.

Cycling uses different muscles than running and even the elliptical. I don't know if you do any road rides, but most riders don't just jump on a bike and do a 30 mile ride. Most can't just jump on a bike and climb a big hill like it's nothing. You have to build up to it. The same is true for running. I started speed walking / running a mile to warm up. First it was speed walking with a little running. Now, I run a half mile straight without stopping. For runners, that's nothing, but for me it means a lot.

Cycling is much more all-body when you're road riding vs spin cycling. Much of your back and core is used to keep you in the right position in your saddle. The thing I like about road cycling as well is that it's transportation. Bike to work, bike to the coffee shop, bike to a friend's house. You get your workout without it seemingly like a chore.

This. 100%.

I ride.

This! I also ride, I also found that running compliments my riding and vice versa.

lmroessler

I love spinning. I always thought it was a great ab workout if you use your ab muscles to support your weight while you are "out of the saddle," during spinning. I always see people in class leaning on the handle bars and they aren't working their abs at all. I've just started running and while I like it, I don't feel the ab workout like I always did in spinning (of course I still really suck at running so maybe I'm missing something). If your body can handle both, then do both.

VelociMama

I prefer cycling outdoors. More scenery and distance covered keeps me from getting bored.

geebusuk

I don't enjoy either (considering road cycling), but definitely prefer cycling anyway.
Still do both. I've never got the 'runners high' which some seem to get, but still do it for the sake of 'cheap' exercise.

If you want a more comprehensive body workout at the gym, consider rowing.

For the spinning; don't know if it helps but I got used to being able to use a spin-cycle standing up without holding on to the bars.
Sure it should bring a few more muscles in to play.

rbear713

RIDE RIDE RIDE RIDE RIDE RUN RIDE RIDE RIDE RIDE RIDE RUN....is that enough of a mix?

I love my bikes - but dont hate on running - they are BOTH good!!

dreilingda

Running with some biking for cross training. Would love to get into mountain biking but there aren't many places around here for it.

amydee714

BICYCLE....BICYCLE.... I want to ride my Bicycle!!!

Running with big boobs no fun. Last time I tried I got 2 black eyes... :laugh:

WendyTerry420

I prefer to ride a bike, but I don't have one. I haven't owned a bike since I was 15. One day, I will buy a bike.

JenniBaby85

Cycling. I love it!

midschool22

I should add that I do run actually.

Only when being chased though.

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