The debate over which is best for humans: running or cycling began with the invention of the two-wheeled vehicle. Both species have their pros and cons, which we will consider in the article.
Slimming
A bike
Cycling is an aerobic exercise. Therefore, it suits very well for weight loss. However, due to the low intensity, in order to lose weight, you will have to cycle a lot and as quickly as possible.
Run
But running in this regard can be called the best type of physical activity for losing weight. It is much more intense than a bicycle, uses more muscles, forces the body to expend more energy when running. Therefore, for weight loss, it is better to run than ride a bike. Although there is a nuance here, which is that even running will not help you lose weight either. Sooner or later, the body will get used to this kind of running and stop giving up fats. Therefore, it is necessary not only to run, but to include fartlek and general physical exercises in training.
Benefit for health
A bike
The bicycle trains the heart and lungs. Strengthens the muscles of the legs and buttocks. It helps to improve metabolism, and also helps to cope with depression by releasing dopamine during travel.
Run
As well as a bicycle, it perfectly trains the heart muscle and lungs. Improves metabolism, trains the muscles of the legs, buttocks, abdominal and back press. During running, as well as during cycling, the body releases the so-called happiness hormone - dopamine, which helps to cope with psychological stress.
Harm to health
A bike
The main problem for many cyclists is knee diseases. Knees "fly" very quickly for cycling enthusiasts. Because the main load falls on them. To avoid this, it is necessary to reduce the pressure of the feet on the pedals as much as possible. Accordingly, always drive in such a way that the rotation is more frequent but less powerful. Then the load on the knees will be significantly reduced. That is why it is necessary to competently be able to switch speeds on a bicycle. No need to chase speed.
On long trips, the fifth point begins to hurt. Professionals have special saddles and pads. Amateurs rarely use this and therefore after a couple of hours of continuous driving, the ass starts to hurt very much, excuse the expression. This does not bring any harm to the body in the future. But sometimes it is simply impossible to endure this pain during the trip.
And it must be said that falling off a bicycle can be very painful, even breaking.
Run
Just like cyclists, runners do the most work on the knees. But if on a high-speed bike you can switch speeds to change the load, then when running, the load will depend only on your weight. Respectively. If you have too much excess mass, then you should run very carefully, since in that case the load on the joints will be very large.
It should be understood that with the correct positioning of the foot during running, the load on the knees can be minimized. Which will not exceed the load on the same joints when cycling.
You can not run with serious problems with the spine. Or run only in special shock-absorbing shoes on a soft surface. Running can be thought of as a collection of micro leaps from foot to foot. And the main load from each such jump falls on the back. However, if back problems are not severe, then on the contrary, running will help strengthen the back muscles and prevent the growth of the disease. As they say, everywhere you need to know when to stop.
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And when compared to a bicycle, falling while running is more difficult, and falling is usually less painful. It is accompanied by bruises and flaking skin. Although anything can happen.
What's more interesting
The bike has an advantage over running - you can go much further and faster on it. This is what attracts many outdoor enthusiasts. It is very easy to go to the nature on bicycles. But jogging to rest will not work.
Personally, I combine running and cycling. I love to run and do it every day. But in the summer I ride my bike at least 2-3 times a week. And I try to ride it everywhere - to work, to the store or to visit relatives. So to speak, I combine business with pleasure.
