Both running and cycling are excellent forms of exercise. Both are rhythmic aerobic activities that involve large muscle mass.
But there are differences, which could sway you toward one activity over the other. In general, running burns more calories per minute than cycling.
Someone weighing 150 pounds who runs at a brisk seven minutes per mile will incinerate about 1,000 calories per hour. That same person pedaling at a steady 16 to 19 miles per hour will burn about 850 calories.
Meanwhile, walking requires far fewer calories (only about 360 per hour at a 4-mile-per-hour pace).
But running has a downside: Injuries are common. Biking is much gentler. Because your body doesn't have to support it's own weight on the bike, it is better for your knees and joints.
If you want to maintain muscle strength and go lose fat with fewer injuries, try cycling instead.
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