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  • mineistaken
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    • Apr 2007
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    #1

    Hot or Not Running vs cycling or swimming

    What are the benefits of running vs cycling or swimming?

    I do swimming and cycling but do not do running because of saving the knees (it will have consequences in old age).
    But seeing other do running I am wondering, maybe I am missing something and my POV is incorrect.
  • romeo22
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    • Mar 2008
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    #2
    Walking fast is so same as running

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    • sarettah
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      • Oct 2002
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      #3
      Swimming, done properly, will provide a better overall workout than running or cycling although running or cycling will probably burn more calories than swimming.

      So, it kind of depends on what you are after in your workout.

      Both swimming and cycling are lower impact than running so they cause less stress to the joints, etc. but running is probably the best at burning the calories.

      imho of course.

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      • mineistaken
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        • Apr 2007
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        #4
        Originally posted by sarettah
        Both swimming and cycling are lower impact than running so they cause less stress to the joints, etc. but running is probably the best at burning the calories.
        So you are saying that people will sacrifice their joints for "probably" better calorie burning?

        Ps: I know that some people could also enjoy running as more fun way than cycling/swimming.
        Also it is more accessible (no need for bike or pool) and cheaper.

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        • Rochard
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          • Dec 2001
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          #5
          Originally posted by sarettah
          Swimming, done properly, will provide a better overall workout than running or cycling although running or cycling will probably burn more calories than swimming.

          So, it kind of depends on what you are after in your workout.

          Both swimming and cycling are lower impact than running so they cause less stress to the joints, etc. but running is probably the best at burning the calories.

          imho of course.

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          Seems spot on.

          I cycle because I have bad news, and cycling is low impact.
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          • bns666
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            • Mar 2005
            • 11549

            #6
            same here - cycling, swimming and lifting in the gym, of course switching from each to another from time to time.

            instead of running i do elliptical training which turns to be pretty good substitute.
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            • CoolMikey
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              • Jun 2017
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              #7
              The evidence is actually conflicting whether running damages knees, especially if you are not overweight or don't have any existing knee issues. Some evidence even suggests that running may improve joint health. So I wouldn't just assume that running will fuck up your knees.

              It's best to mix up your activities, or just do what you enjoy. Some of the benefits of running is that you can do it pretty much anywhere/anytime, that it's easy to track your progress, it's an important component of many sports so if you get good at it you automatically become better at those sports, and it lets you push your body to the limits.

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              • pimpmaster9000
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                • Dec 2011
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                #8
                They made a "soft concrete" running track right next to me about a month ago...always worried it would stress my knees but now I think I'll give it a shot...
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                • Spunky
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                  • Jun 2002
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Rochard
                  Seems spot on.

                  I cycle because I have bad news, and cycling is low impact.
                  What's the bad news?

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                  • ~Ray
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                    • Jun 2003
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Spunky
                    What's the bad news?
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                    • nico-t
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                      • Aug 2004
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rochard
                      I cycle because I have bad news
                      Yes we now you only watch bad news but you could just turn off CNN. Not sure how cycling helps.

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                      • Zeiss
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                        • May 2012
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                        #12
                        I do cycling and swimming, too. Running - not as much.


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                        • CaptainHowdy
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                          • Dec 2004
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Rochard
                          Seems spot on.

                          I cycle because I have bad news, and cycling is low impact.

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                          • stoka
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                            • Dec 2005
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                            #14
                            whoever runs or plans to start to, try it barefooted on grass

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                            • Matyko
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                              #15
                              I love all 3, and my vote goes for doing them all.
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                              • NewNick
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                                • mineistaken
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                                  • Apr 2007
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                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by nico-t
                                  Yes we now you only watch bad news but you could just turn off CNN. Not sure how cycling helps.

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                                  • TheDynasty
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                                    #18
                                    I cycle daily 5 miles
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                                    • mineistaken
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                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by TheDynasty
                                      I cycle daily 5 miles
                                      Sounds like a commute as this is nothing much at all

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                                      • ClickCashEmily
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                                        • Apr 2010
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                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by crucifissio
                                        They made a "soft concrete" running track right next to me about a month ago...always worried it would stress my knees but now I think I'll give it a shot...
                                        ^^ This. Most people who end up with wonky knees or hips are running on sidewalks or streets for long distance (and possibly in the wrong shoes). My old trainer had to get his hip replaced due to marathon training on regular roads. He runs now, but not not at the same distance, and always on a track.

                                        If you are going to start running, I would suggest doing it on a track that's designed for it (or try trail running, which is also a little more spongy). And pay a visit to your local running store to get evaluated to see if you have a neutral gait or pronate at all. Pronation will cause issues if it's not addressed - and a good pair of inserts (or shoes designed to compensate for it) will go a long way.
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                                        • nico-t
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                                          • Aug 2004
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                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by ClickCashEmily
                                          ^^ This. Most people who end up with wonky knees or hips are running on sidewalks or streets for long distance (and possibly in the wrong shoes). My old trainer had to get his hip replaced due to marathon training on regular roads. He runs now, but not not at the same distance, and always on a track.

                                          If you are going to start running, I would suggest doing it on a track that's designed for it (or try trail running, which is also a little more spongy). And pay a visit to your local running store to get evaluated to see if you have a neutral gait or pronate at all. Pronation will cause issues if it's not addressed - and a good pair of inserts (or shoes designed to compensate for it) will go a long way.
                                          you can't compare running to stay fit to marathon training. Running marathons regularly and seriously is bad for your health, period: Look how the top marathon runners look.

                                          Everything you overdo is bad for you, running is not an exception.

                                          I run once a week & do strength training 2 times per week which seems to be the perfect schedule for me. Just run outside, the scenery changes, not like a rat in a wheel.

                                          PS - i used to cycle (and swim), but to get a good cardio training doing that you gotta sit on the bike for hours until you're beat. Running gets this result 4 to 5 times faster.
                                          Swimming got very boring to me, very fast. Running outside no matter the weather is by far the best option for me

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                                          • mineistaken
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                                            • Apr 2007
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                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by nico-t
                                            PS - i used to cycle, but to get a good cardio training doing that you gotta sit on the bike for hours until you're beat.
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                                            • bushwacker
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                                              • Jun 2002
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                                              #23
                                              When I run it's on the beach. Puts very little stress on my joints and is a great workout.

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                                              • Petra
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                                                • Jul 2007
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                                                #24
                                                These days I cycle since I developed a condition that has prevented me from jogging. I've also picked up roller blading which is nice with all these cycling paths around me. ;-)
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                                                • PR_Glen
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                                                  • Oct 2006
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                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by sarettah
                                                  Swimming, done properly, will provide a better overall workout than running or cycling although running or cycling will probably burn more calories than swimming.

                                                  So, it kind of depends on what you are after in your workout.

                                                  Both swimming and cycling are lower impact than running so they cause less stress to the joints, etc. but running is probably the best at burning the calories.

                                                  imho of course.

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                                                  • PR_Glen
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                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by nico-t
                                                    you can't compare running to stay fit to marathon training. Running marathons regularly and seriously is bad for your health, period: Look how the top marathon runners look.

                                                    Everything you overdo is bad for you, running is not an exception.

                                                    I run once a week & do strength training 2 times per week which seems to be the perfect schedule for me. Just run outside, the scenery changes, not like a rat in a wheel.

                                                    PS - i used to cycle (and swim), but to get a good cardio training doing that you gotta sit on the bike for hours until you're beat. Running gets this result 4 to 5 times faster.
                                                    Swimming got very boring to me, very fast. Running outside no matter the weather is by far the best option for me
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                                                    • beerptrol
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                                                      • Feb 2003
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                                                      #27
                                                      None of those according to your god chump

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                                                      • NatalieK
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                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by romeo22
                                                        Walking fast is so same as running
                                                        exactly. A 2hr walk will use more energy as a half hour run or more. It´s also better for you as it´s a long intensity work out

                                                        Originally posted by stoka
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                                                        • CaptainHowdy
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                                                          #29
                                                          Walking and wandering works for me ...

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                                                          • TFCash
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                                                            • Apr 2001
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                                                            #30
                                                            for swimming and cycling

                                                            both activities go better with a waterproof music device! And I find I burn more calories and enjoy it more if the water is close to 78 degrees when swimming, probably cause the body is working to keep you at 98.6
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                                                            • mineistaken
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                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by TFCash
                                                              for swimming and cycling

                                                              both activities go better with a waterproof music device! And I find I burn more calories and enjoy it more if the water is close to 78 degrees when swimming, probably cause the body is working to keep you at 98.6
                                                              Swimming with music device, sounds like an interesting idea.

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                                                              • onwebcam
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                                                                #32
                                                                I have a number of runner friends on facebook. It's pretty much a regular thing one of them getting some sort of major medical treatment because of it. And they can't wait to get back out and do it again.

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                                                                • poncabare
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                                                                  • Jul 2007
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                                                                  #33
                                                                  running slims me down faster then anything

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