Running vs cycling
A 5 km run burns about 350 kcal, 30 minutes of steady cycling about 240.
The difference
110 kcal burned
Minute for minute running burns more, because you carry your whole weight every step. Cycling lets you go for longer without your knees complaining.
An hour on the bike burns about 480, more than a short run. Long and easy beats short and hard if it means you actually do it.
Cycling to work counts too: fifteen minutes each way is about 240 kcal a day.
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Questions
Which is better for losing weight?
The one you will do most often. Calories burned over a week matter more than per session.
Does an e-bike count?
Yes, but less: roughly half of a normal bike.
Is spinning the same as cycling outside?
Close. A hard spin class burns about 400 to 500 kcal in 45 minutes.
