Which is better, a treadmill or a dynamic bicycle?

The treadmill and dynamic bicycle ranked the top two most popular indoor aerobic fitness equipment. They are perfect substitutes for outdoor running and cycling. Please see the following analysis for the advantages and disadvantages of ordinary users.

1. Adjustment of exercise intensity

The treadmill can preset its speed according to its own level of exercise. As long as you follow it, you can reach the expected calorie consumption value in all directions. Most treadmills are also equipped with interval training and climbing procedures, which can help you achieve the training effect faster. In addition to the exercise of heart and lungs, treadmill exercise can also train thigh muscles, quadriceps, calf muscles, gluteus muscles, and its effect on core muscles and arms is relatively limited.

The resistance of most dynamic bicycles is manually adjusted, and it is entirely up to you to control the exercise intensity. You can also use music rhythm or training video to help achieve the training effect. In addition to the cardiorespiratory function and muscle group that can be exercised by the treadmill, you can also train the core muscle group, triceps, biceps and latissimus dorsi while standing on the bike.

Of course, if the exercise intensity is not maintained or improved continuously, it is difficult for any device to achieve the desired effect.

2. Impact on joints and injury probability

Compared with the treadmill, the impact of dynamic bicycle on joints is very small, and it is especially suitable for users who recover from injury or avoid sports injury.

The impact of the treadmill on the joints and back is huge. If you are injured, it is not recommended to use it frequently. Special attention should also be paid to maintaining body balance during machine running, otherwise it is easy to fall down and get injured.

Although the dynamic bicycle is safer, you should also pay attention not to brake too quickly. It is best to use the emergency brake button to stop the rotating inertia wheel.

3. Comfort during exercise

If you adapt to the treadmill track, it is really comfortable and natural to run.

The cushion of the dynamic bicycle is close to the outdoor bicycle. If you feel uncomfortable or even painful, you can wear a cushion cover with air cushion or silicone pad, or you can wear professional riding pants.

4. Noise comparison

The noise of the treadmill, whether it is made by the motor or the thud of the foot on the track when running, is a very headache. Once this kind of noise appears, it is difficult for other people in the family to watch TV quietly or sleep well, let alone the resonance sound spread downstairs to disturb the neighbors.