Is bike riding for an hour a better alternative than brisk walking?

double_d935 · #1 12-07-2007, 09:35

Dana Potter · #2 12-07-2007, 11:55

Yes. When you bike ride you are building up your heart rate while still building muscle. Brisk walking is okay too, but you do not build up much muscle or heart rate!

zephyr · #3 12-07-2007, 12:05

yes and it is also more enjoyable.

answerzors · #4 12-07-2007, 12:15

Of course, it depends on many factors, such as speed and how willing you are to exert yourself in each activity. However, biking creates less impact strain on your joints than walking does (although walking is a lot better than running in this respect). An additional factor to consider is that the higher speeds attained by biking can be more exhilirating, and help cool your body down on a hot day. Finally, I would consider the environment you live in - if there is heavy traffic and not well defined spaces for bike riders, it may not be a safe idea to ride your bike. But if there are not good sidewalks, walking may be less attractive.

xquixite · #5 12-07-2007, 12:25

yes absolutely

Alternativa Teme
Tregoni Versionin e Pritueshem Dergojeni kete faqe me Email
Vleresojeni kete Teme
Vleresojeni kete Teme:

Tema te ngjashme
Tema	Filluesi i temes	Forumi	Pergjigje	Postimi i Fundit
D'Alema: Nuk ka alternativë për pavarësinë e Kosovës	informuesi	Arena Nderkombetare	0	06-12-2007 16:00
Where can I find horse back riding near Montreal Quebec Canada?	laviastar	Travel & History	0	06-08-2007 16:12
Need to find exactly what year my REDLINE BMX bike is...?	lileli47	Sports	0	31-07-2007 21:47
When I'm riding my bike down a dirt road........?	Ahab	Science & Mathematics	0	19-07-2007 08:52
Did the bike shop screw up my bearings?	lynchy_hi	Sports	0	28-06-2007 08:26