I was wondering why with my bike i can ride many kilometers without getting so tired, and if i would go running or jogging the same distance i would be exhausted. Why is this? is running so ineffective?
Thanks!
2007-05-31 06:03:21 · 5 answers · asked by Ludovico 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
When you jog, much of the energy is lost to your body's up and down movement and lifting of legs. Since this is perpendicular to your travel there is no gain.
Riding a bike is simply more efficient. The wheels of the bike act as flywheels and store energy. The wheels turn the activity of bicycle riding into a smooth experince. The pedals tie the legs together and use the difference in force between to move you forward.
2007-05-31 06:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by DT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple machines are used to gain force. So bike is a kind of simple machine. When you apply force for turning wheel, this force is transmitted to the back by chains. Wheels turn around and according to their radius and number of turning, you cover distance with bike. So you use less force than running for same distance
2007-05-31 06:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by sudemazlum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will burn extra energy working (whether it truly is sluggish) than bike using. truly some extra somewhat. the internet internet site decrease than shows the numbers. It additionally relies upon on your weight and gender. As for muscle construction and stamina--it relies upon on the muscular tissues you desire to construct. The legs? The abs? you will paintings your legs the two way, yet construct extra muscle with bike using. working will provide persistence and self belief the longer you run, yet truly any cardio pastime, performed for long classes of time, will improve your stamina. i might say do what you're comfortable with--in case you like working extra clever, do this in the time of the different case do a mix of the two. in case you do the two, you will get a much extra varied work out and muscle center. stable success!
2016-10-09 04:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because most of the energy is used moving you and the bike forward. When you run, a significant amount of energy is used to lift your body off the ground. In effect your body flies forward, but you expend energy each step to keep it aloft.
2007-05-31 06:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by -_- 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you're riding a bike, the bike supports your weight. All you're energy goes into motion.
2007-05-31 06:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋