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Expert: - 11/28/2005


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How does the cardiovascular response (for your normal healthy adult) differ when walking on a treadmill verses riding a cycle?

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Your question is rather vague, but I'll answer it the best I can.  It can depend on several factors:
**How fit is the individual
**Does the individual have metabolic problems
**What is the intensity, duration and is the individual pedaling vs. walking
**Is the individual riding a stationary cycle or an outdoor biking
**If outdoor cycling, what are the weather, terrain, bike type, distance, wind resistance, etc.

If you are asking which is better for you, I would say whichever mode you enjoy doing the best and are most likely to stick with.  I believe that crosstraining is always good, because you get a chance to work the muscles in your legs differently;crosstraining also breaks up the monotony of your single mode routine.  I hope this helps you a bit. If you have more detailed questions, feel free to write back!!!!  

Good luck in your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle! Take care and happy holidays.
Sincerely, Daphne

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Daphne E Brown MS CPRP

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I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.

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Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for almost 20 years and here on AllExperts since 1999.

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B.S. Biology/Chemistry M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology AFAA Certified and Examiner

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