Cycling Vs. Running

**LB_SpecV** · 05-16-2006, 10:14 AM

So I recently came down with a case of ITBS (Iliotibial Band Syndrome) on my left knee/leg, preventing me from running, so I've just started stationary cycling. I usually run about 6.5 miles in an hour, which I computed to burn about 720 calories. Today was the first day I used the stationary bike and I rode for 1 hour and 25 minutes, and rode about 25 miles, which computed to burn about 1,100 calories. I didint coast what so ever BTW, and in fact, every 5 minutes or so I would increase the tension and intensity for a minute to get my heart rate pumping hard.

Do you think I actually burned that many calories cycling, compared to running, and is it just as beneficial cardio/fat-burning wise? While I cant run, I want to be able to stay in as good shape as I am now, cardio wise, keeping the physique I worked so hard for.

Thanx,

MiKe

**Darkkmind** · 05-16-2006, 10:45 AM

Yeah I was suprised as well when I saw that I was burning more calories on the bike than running on the treadmill.

**Dale Mabry** · 05-16-2006, 10:54 AM

There will be some carry over, but it won't be 100%. What are you doing to remedy the ITB situation?

**LB_SpecV** · 05-16-2006, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

There will be some carry over, but it won't be 100%. What are you doing to remedy the ITB situation?

What do you mean by carryover, and what wont be 100%. I am stretching, taking a break from running, trying not to go up or down stairs. I also got a cortisone shot on friday, which hasnt really kicked in yet, and I am starting Phys Therapy in a week or so.

**CowPimp** · 05-16-2006, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by LB_SpecV

What do you mean by carryover, and what wont be 100%.

He means that the cycling won't improve your ability to run faster or longer as much as running would. Basically, only some of the adaptations (The more general adaptations) that your body goes through when cycling will assist your ability to run faster, longer, etc.

**LB_SpecV** · 05-16-2006, 11:52 AM

I hear ya on that. I dont expect it give me performance gains as far as running goes. I just want to be able to stay in shape the way I am now, physically and cardiovascularly. I also hope not to lose any endurance when I go back to running. I think if anything, I'll strengthen my legs from cycling since it uses my quads a lot more than running does.

**LB_SpecV** · 05-16-2006, 09:00 PM

I cant wait to see how achy my thighs are tommorow morning. I'm going to use the stationary bike again, hopefully getting through another good cardio workout IT pain free....

**TJ Cline** · 05-16-2006, 10:28 PM

#1 rule is ignore all IRON MANS advice.

**LB_SpecV** · 05-17-2006, 11:18 AM

HMmmmm...OK

**LB_SpecV** · 05-22-2006, 09:51 AM

Even though the seat is decently cushioned, during and after cycling, my cocyx bone hurts a lot. I have even tried putting a towel under my butt, but I guess it just boney. Any suggestions? I noticed that the skin right by the bone is a little red/irritated.

Thanx,

MiKe

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