Cycle or walk?

1a1a
1a1a Posts: 761 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
It's a 5 minute walk to my local supermarket, or a 2 minute bike ride, what's the better option for maximum burn?

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  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    It's a negligible difference. If you really must know...2 minute sprint to the store.
  • Gonzoxx
    Gonzoxx Posts: 27
    let's say that body only start it "burn" activities only after the first 20 minutes from the started activity so there's no much difference in fat loss between both activities... just enjoy the view :)
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    gp79 may well be right.

    Given the two choices you've offered, I would walk. A 2 mile bike ride is pretty much like driving (my opinion). Not worth the effort.
  • SarahBeeMe
    SarahBeeMe Posts: 91 Member
    Easier to walk with shopping bags :)
  • fit4everyoung
    fit4everyoung Posts: 395
    bump
  • discodaddy61
    discodaddy61 Posts: 161 Member
    if you ride your bike in a high gear at max effort it will burn more than a walk.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    I agree with SarahCeeee
  • kandrews24
    kandrews24 Posts: 610 Member
    Walking with groceries is a great weight bearing exercise. So good for you.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Or try walking with groceries backwards to work your quads!
  • aa1440
    aa1440 Posts: 956 Member
    Take the longer route. Walk or ride a longer route to get there.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Ride your bike. Walk your groceries home. Walk back, get your bike and ride home. Just be sure you chain it up so you don't have to walk home twice.
  • gazerofthestars
    gazerofthestars Posts: 255 Member
    Ride your bike. Walk your groceries home. Walk back, get your bike and ride home. Just be sure you chain it up so you don't have to walk home twice.

    LOL!:laugh:
  • 1a1a
    1a1a Posts: 761 Member
    Thanks folks, love the suggestions, they just kept getting better :-D. Think I'll go with walking and bonus strength exercise walking it home for now (with the taking the scenic route saved up for days with lots of time to spare and sprinting reserved for very energetic days).
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