Does running and riding a stationary bike have the same effect?

Do they have the same effect? Like if I rode a stationary bike for an hour a day, would I have the same amount of muscle as if I ran an hour a day, and vice versa? or would one be better than the other? Thanks!

running is better than a bike..

in a stationary bike you don't have to deal with the pressures of your own weight and gravity
but in running you have those pressures to deal with
but in the bike you can up the resistance

so in the end both are fine but running is better for burning more calories and fat
and they are both fine for leg muscles

i don't believe so
with running outside
you have friction with you and the ground
so you have to pump
much more
than you would on an stationary bike.
however the effects are ultimately the same
=) hope i helped

I think running will give you more of an effect. And running is refreshing because you have all the scenery around you ;]

not at all running is better (im a runner)

Tags

Dirt Bike Sport Bike Street Bike Exercise Bike Stationary Bike Recumbent Bike Bmx Bike Kids Bike Schwinn Bike Cruiser Bike

Related information

Knee injury... stationary bike ok...?

Yes, definetly wait to see what PT has to say.. Don't hurt yourself further, sorry to hear about this. Good Luck..

...

Elliptical machine vs. stationary bike?

no it burns more calories but what you have to be aware of is your heart rate - there are optimum percentages for fat burning and conditioning. look it up and hey if it's what you love it is ...

Burning calories/fat - stationary bike or combo of jogging/walking?

You sweat more on the bike because you are indoors. You probably burn more when you walk/jog.

...

Stationary bike ride compared to running?

Unless you go to a spinning class, a stationary bike will not have the same effect on your body as running. When you're on a stationary bike, you use mainly your quads. When you're runnin...

What to do with the amount of miles I did today. and calories...?

700 sounds right. only thing u need to do now is goto sleep and heal while the fat melts off.

...

Which is more effective?

According to this site, (calories burned calculator) running and riding is best - but I say what interest you is best because you will stick with it longer. ...

Terrified my exercise routine will gain me weight? Help?

its ok and healthy if u gain muscle w8. The toning excersices are anerobic which makes you gain muscles. Still, don't become severly underweight. hmm i c that you used to be borderline anor...

Burning pain in wrists and ankles and knees?

Could be a lack of potassium in your system or maybe bursitis which is an inflammation of the bursa(the fluid sacs that coat the bones where they are joined).

...