Which uses the most energy- walking, running or cycling?
OK it is commonly thought that it uses just as much energy to WALK a mile as it does to RUN a mile. But when you bring a bicycle into the equation, how does it stack up? Does riding a bicycle use as much energy as walking, or less? .Because it feels as though it uses a LOT less.
Obviously it is easier to cycle a modern, well maintained bicycle than an old, rusty one. But how much reisitance would a poorly maintained bicycle have to give before it made more sense to get off and walk- given that you would still be PUSHING that poorly maintained bicycle?
Answers:
Here is the chart from the Centers for Disease Control. The actual answer depends on how fast you run, walk or cycle.
Calories/Hour Expended in Common Physical Activities
Moderate Physical ActivityApproximate Calories/Hr
for a 154 lb Person1
Hiking 370
Light gardening/yard work 330
Dancing 330
Golf (walking and carrying clubs) 330
Bicycling (<10 mph) 290
Walking (3.5 mph) 280
Weight lifting (general light workout) 220
Stretching 180
Vigorous Physical ActivityApproximate Calories/Hr
for a 154 lb Person1
Running/jogging (5 mph) 590
Bicycling (>10 mph) 590
Swimming (slow freestyle laps) 510
Aerobics 480
Walking (4.5 mph) 460
Heavy yard work (chopping wood) 440
Weight lifting (vigorous effort) 440
Basketball (vigorous) 440
1Calories burned per hour will be higher for persons who weigh more than 154 lbs (70 kg) and lower for persons who weigh less.
Source: Adapted from Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005.
OBVIOUSLY RUNNING... EVEN CYCLING IF U R PADDLING HARD...!!
Bicycles use gears/pulleys (the chain on the chain wheels) and that makes the energy more efficient at moving the cycle.
to me, i think cycling uses most energy. imagine yourself walking or running or cycling up a hill or mountain. which actuvity u do will u feel most tiresome when u reach the top? it will be cycling for me.
It will all depend on the conditions, ie- will you be riding uphill or on the level ground. if it's on level ground with a well maintained bike you will be using less energy but more muscles due to your body movements.
Running
running use's more than walking or cycleing cause you in constant motion and useing more mussles
Less energy for a bike. Bikes are so effective because wheels reduce friction. Therefore, you push a little and you go far. Running and walking you have to go one foot then the other, no using your forward momentum to slide.
I would say running uses more energy than anything else. you are burning the most energy by running too as it is the fastest way to burn calories. Bicycle only uses your legs whereby you are putting in most of your energy by using your legs and arms with running.
non of the above i would say hillwalking or shopping lol
running
I think its running.
I think you tend to sweat quicker and harder when you run.
I notice the celebrities that look anorexic, or have lost LOTS of wieght (male or female) are always photographed running.
I do agree that cycling with an older bike burns lots of energy as well.
People usually give up and start pushing when going uphill. I think people start to push bikes because of pain, not because theyre necesarily tired.
Once they start to go down hill, or hit even pavement, they get right back on and ride again and actually feel relieved to be sitting down! : ) Just my opinion though.
On a bicycle you are expending more energy.
1). you are keeping in motion your weight plus the weight of the bike
this is more noticeable when you go on steep climbs.
2). at the faster speeds that bikes are capable you are also using energy to overcome the drag (air friction), tire friction.
For road bikes the skinny tires have almost no tread so it takes far less energy to spin the wheels. Mountain bikes have deep treads, much more massive tires and lower gearing, so you expend as much as 30% more energy riding a mountain bike than a road bike
I think running uses up more energy per hour, but I can cycle a hell of a lot longer than I can run, or walk for that matter. At the end of the day I burned more total calories on a bike simply because I love it and I actually get out there and do it.
Distance, when it comes to exercise is basically irrelevant. Three miles to one person may be difficult and to another person it might not take any effort whatsoever.
What is important is your level of exertion and the amount of time you spend at that level.
Intensity can be measured with heart rate, perceived rate of exertion, which is surprisingly accurate if one is honest, or in some sports like cycling it can be measured in watts or joules.
Without getting too technical, the higher your exertion, the more calories you will burn, but the higher your effort the less your body will use fat as fuel and the fuels used are finite and can run out quickly.
Bottom line: if it takes 45 minutes to walk three miles and 20 minutes to ride it you'll burn more calories walking.
Riding might be more calories if you rode the same amount of time depending on how efficient you are at it. This is why people cross-train. After a certain amount of time you'll get better at an activity and it won't take as much effort or burn as many calories. Switching from 45 minutes of running to 45 minutes of cycling or rollerblading or tennis, etc. at the same intensity will keep you making progress in your weight loss program.
Another rule of thumb for athletes is that if you're doing the same workout as three weeks ago you need to change it.
I hope this helps.
running.
Running, no question about it. In cycling, you can rest and still be moving because the bike has wheels. And walking is much more slower than running, generally, the faster you go, the more energy you expend.
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Obviously it is easier to cycle a modern, well maintained bicycle than an old, rusty one. But how much reisitance would a poorly maintained bicycle have to give before it made more sense to get off and walk- given that you would still be PUSHING that poorly maintained bicycle?
Answers:
Here is the chart from the Centers for Disease Control. The actual answer depends on how fast you run, walk or cycle.
Calories/Hour Expended in Common Physical Activities
Moderate Physical ActivityApproximate Calories/Hr
for a 154 lb Person1
Hiking 370
Light gardening/yard work 330
Dancing 330
Golf (walking and carrying clubs) 330
Bicycling (<10 mph) 290
Walking (3.5 mph) 280
Weight lifting (general light workout) 220
Stretching 180
Vigorous Physical ActivityApproximate Calories/Hr
for a 154 lb Person1
Running/jogging (5 mph) 590
Bicycling (>10 mph) 590
Swimming (slow freestyle laps) 510
Aerobics 480
Walking (4.5 mph) 460
Heavy yard work (chopping wood) 440
Weight lifting (vigorous effort) 440
Basketball (vigorous) 440
1Calories burned per hour will be higher for persons who weigh more than 154 lbs (70 kg) and lower for persons who weigh less.
Source: Adapted from Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005.
OBVIOUSLY RUNNING... EVEN CYCLING IF U R PADDLING HARD...!!
Bicycles use gears/pulleys (the chain on the chain wheels) and that makes the energy more efficient at moving the cycle.
to me, i think cycling uses most energy. imagine yourself walking or running or cycling up a hill or mountain. which actuvity u do will u feel most tiresome when u reach the top? it will be cycling for me.
It will all depend on the conditions, ie- will you be riding uphill or on the level ground. if it's on level ground with a well maintained bike you will be using less energy but more muscles due to your body movements.
Running
running use's more than walking or cycleing cause you in constant motion and useing more mussles
Less energy for a bike. Bikes are so effective because wheels reduce friction. Therefore, you push a little and you go far. Running and walking you have to go one foot then the other, no using your forward momentum to slide.
I would say running uses more energy than anything else. you are burning the most energy by running too as it is the fastest way to burn calories. Bicycle only uses your legs whereby you are putting in most of your energy by using your legs and arms with running.
non of the above i would say hillwalking or shopping lol
running
I think its running.
I think you tend to sweat quicker and harder when you run.
I notice the celebrities that look anorexic, or have lost LOTS of wieght (male or female) are always photographed running.
I do agree that cycling with an older bike burns lots of energy as well.
People usually give up and start pushing when going uphill. I think people start to push bikes because of pain, not because theyre necesarily tired.
Once they start to go down hill, or hit even pavement, they get right back on and ride again and actually feel relieved to be sitting down! : ) Just my opinion though.
On a bicycle you are expending more energy.
1). you are keeping in motion your weight plus the weight of the bike
this is more noticeable when you go on steep climbs.
2). at the faster speeds that bikes are capable you are also using energy to overcome the drag (air friction), tire friction.
For road bikes the skinny tires have almost no tread so it takes far less energy to spin the wheels. Mountain bikes have deep treads, much more massive tires and lower gearing, so you expend as much as 30% more energy riding a mountain bike than a road bike
I think running uses up more energy per hour, but I can cycle a hell of a lot longer than I can run, or walk for that matter. At the end of the day I burned more total calories on a bike simply because I love it and I actually get out there and do it.
Distance, when it comes to exercise is basically irrelevant. Three miles to one person may be difficult and to another person it might not take any effort whatsoever.
What is important is your level of exertion and the amount of time you spend at that level.
Intensity can be measured with heart rate, perceived rate of exertion, which is surprisingly accurate if one is honest, or in some sports like cycling it can be measured in watts or joules.
Without getting too technical, the higher your exertion, the more calories you will burn, but the higher your effort the less your body will use fat as fuel and the fuels used are finite and can run out quickly.
Bottom line: if it takes 45 minutes to walk three miles and 20 minutes to ride it you'll burn more calories walking.
Riding might be more calories if you rode the same amount of time depending on how efficient you are at it. This is why people cross-train. After a certain amount of time you'll get better at an activity and it won't take as much effort or burn as many calories. Switching from 45 minutes of running to 45 minutes of cycling or rollerblading or tennis, etc. at the same intensity will keep you making progress in your weight loss program.
Another rule of thumb for athletes is that if you're doing the same workout as three weeks ago you need to change it.
I hope this helps.
running.
Running, no question about it. In cycling, you can rest and still be moving because the bike has wheels. And walking is much more slower than running, generally, the faster you go, the more energy you expend.
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