How does biking+swimming compare to running for cardio?

[Cool The Kid]

I really despise running. I like biking as it allows me to rock w/the Ipod with minimal damage, and while I'm not that good of a swimmer, it definitely works best for me in cutting fat...I remember seeing results almost immediately just from swimming lessons. So how do they compare?

[whoisanita]

I really despise running. I like biking as it allows me to rock w/the Ipod with minimal damage, and while I'm not that good of a swimmer, it definitely works best for me in cutting fat...I remember seeing results almost immediately just from swimming lessons. So how do they compare?

For fat loss or for stamina/endurance?
Either way, it depends on how fast and how long of each.

[Cool The Kid]

For fat loss or for stamina/endurance?
Either way, it depends on how fast and how long of each.
Fat loss...I think I'm in decent shape as it is...

[whoisanita]

Fat loss...I think I'm in decent shape as it is...
It still depends on how fast you swim/bike and for how long.
Use one of those online activity calculators like this one where you enter your weight and time:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/jumpsite/calculat.htm

[Cool The Kid]

It still depends on how fast you swim/bike and for how long.
Use one of those online activity calculators like this one where you enter your weight and time:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/jumpsite/calculat.htm
Damn I peak at about 175 calories/10 minutes...that's a good chart, I have something to aim for now fitness-wise.

[AnotherGirl]

swimming = goat cardio. :king:
an hour of moderate swimming burns about 800 cals. plus it literally works every single muscle in your body so it's great for fat burning AND lean muscle "etching" i call it. Lower impact than running = less stress on the joints I'm a swimmer though so I'm mad bias.

[Johnny Cage]

running > swimming > biking

[Johnny Cage]

running > swimming > biking

[djbriboogie]

[QUOTE=AnotherGirl]swimming = goat cardio. :king:
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