bluelightning17 asked:


I want to start cycling to school, everyday almost, there and back, roughly 3 miles each way. However, as i am trying to lose weight is it worth keeping my treadmill. I have always liked it as it is such a good way for losing weight, but i need some money for the bike. Does cycling only aid your legs, or will it help me shed weight as well? or should i try both – depending on time available. I am 18 years old and at school, always been a big lad, but slimming down, not enough though.

Thanks.

Alejandrina

7 Responses to “What is better cycling or using a treadmill?”

1. Billy K on February 28th, 2010 4:19 pm

   keep both just save up for the bike and when you go and come back from school your legs wont be so tired so you can finish your workout with your treadmill

2. wle ņ?ã??? ???????? on March 1st, 2010 4:27 am

   you can work and sweat and lose either way

   treadmill is boring

   bike needs good weather

   you could do both

   3 bike miles isn;t going to do much though

   wle

3. Bob A on March 3rd, 2010 12:16 pm

   Riding a bike is a lot more enjoyable then a treadmill or even a stationary bike for that matter. I have one of my bikes on a trainer and it gets boring fast but I stick with it. I can go out and ride my loop that involves a lot of hills and the time goes quickly and I get a much better workout.

   Find a good used road or fitness bike and burn a lot of calories. My fitness bike has wider tires that I can take on gravel roads and doesn’t have shocks that absorb energy on the road. I can cover 3 miles on either one in less then 15 min. Check on craig’s list for a frame size that is 65% of your inseam. Stick with the shop quality bikes and stay away from Walmart and other department store bikes. I lost 45 lbs riding my bike, I always ate good food but just too much of it.

4. davj61 on March 3rd, 2010 5:22 pm

   I’ve done both and I vote for cycling.

5. johntrickmarks on March 6th, 2010 10:48 am

   Do both, cycling is very good for the legs and you will loose weight at the same time.
   The treadmill is a bit boring,cycling gets you out in the fresh air and is great exercises.

6. S H on March 6th, 2010 8:40 pm

   Cycling is much easier on the joints and you will loose weight.

7. Fred M on March 8th, 2010 10:08 am

   Cycling is good for the hole body.