treadmill or bike, which one should I buy?

[massappeal]

im planning to purchase a cardio equipment.my goal is to LOSE FAT!!!!which do you think is better for FAT LOSS?a treadmill or an exercise recumbent bike?

which is better for FAT LOSS:
a.)hiit on the bike (this is if i purchase the recumbent bike)
b.)jogging for 30-60 minutes (this is if i purchase the treadmill)

i really like to run but i get shin splints easily(probably because of my cheap shoes -_- i should get better running shoes).i also like doing hiit on the bike rather than doing it running(i get nasty shin splints doing hiit sprinting).but everytime i do cardio on the bike it feels like its easier than jogging and this makes me think that im not burning as much fat/calories as jogging.

which one do you think should i buy?HELP PLZ im planning to buy it ASAP because the store is having a sale!!!!
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[danny81]

idk. i hear that HIIT anything is better then long distance anything, BUT i always lose more weight running long distance then any type of HIIT it might be that im burning muscle to. IDK

 

[Witchblade]

I prefer the bike. You can run outside (easier than you can bike outside, especially HIIT).

Take care of those shin splints.

 

[JonnyStead]

I would say that you need to see how you get on with running first - some people develop all kinds of niggly injuries running that the dont on a bike - however I believe running long distances quite slowly burns the most fat whilst preserving muscle -

So its more to do with whats right for YOU rather than whats RIGHT - if that makes sense

 

[quark]

Cardio via the treadmill used to be my favorite. Until of course I started developing all the problems mentioned above. Riding the bike sux to me but, no pounding on your body. I try to play raquetball once a week or so, man that is a cardio workout!

 

[CowPimp]

I prefer the bike. You can run outside (easier than you can bike outside, especially HIIT).

Take care of those shin splints.

You could also purchase an actual bicycle and look at things the other way around.

I would suggest that you get a gym membership instead. It won't be in your house, but then you'll have more options and have access to weights as well, which I believe is more important when it comes to fat loss and improving your physique.

 

[AIWASS]

BIKE, it's funnier