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biking vs running

mertlik1 Posts: 2 Joined: 2007/01/11	2007/03/09, 09:10 AM I currently run 5 day a week i am considering biking 2 or 3 days rather than run, will this help or hurt my cardio ?

flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/03/09, 04:31 PM Variety is always good. It'll also give your joints a bit of a break. Just keep up the intensity.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/03/12, 12:50 PM I agree with Fly on this. You can keep the intesity up with switching terrain, flat surface, hills, gear levels. -------------- Bettia "Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open." - Lord Thomas Dewar
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2007/03/13, 10:15 AM I would recommend the cross trainer as another low impact cardio exercise. Also, I hear bike seats reduce blood flow to the penis by around 80%, any truth in this?
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/03/15, 11:06 PM LOL! Don't know if I ever that one before, maybe one of the guys can assist in that, but have never heard it in all the years I have been exercising. -------------- Bettia "Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open." - Lord Thomas Dewar
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/03/16, 09:51 AM My husband won't ride a bike anymore because he finds the saddle sooo uncomfortable. I've suggested trying different saddles and he did try a few, but he's not willing to risk his jewels. Says he goes numb. I have heard this from other men, but I also know tons of guys that don't have any problems.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2007/04/03, 09:19 PM I've been doing down hill and trail as well as a few tours, doesn't seem to be a lack of anything. -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
hardnfit Posts: 48 Joined: 2005/02/01	2007/04/05, 12:55 AM It may hurt a bit if you get 20 miles out on your bike and have a flat tire' -------------- mind and body, like man & wife, never always agree w/each other.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/04/05, 10:16 AM well it all depends on the seat I being a big guy am unfortable on a seat but do it anyway