Question 1

what is a better way to exercise riding a bike or walking?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Both are good ways to exercise.  It depends a little as to your height, weight, condition of your joints, and your current physical health.  I generally recommend to patients to start with a gentle exercise program, gradually building over time. For walking, find a comfortable route, or treadmill, proper shoes, start slow in time and speed. Gradually advance. Same with biking. Don't rush to be fit.

Question 2

what is better for cardio walking or riding a bike?

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Either: Both walking and biking produce positive cardiovascular changes. The magnitude of this positive effect is based on the intensity, which can be measured by heart rate, and duration. Shoot for 30min of moderately vigorous exercise most days of the week, as recommended by ACSM, ACA. Heart rate target should be 60-85% of estimated max heart rate (start lower and work up over time). Good luck!

Question 3

sometimes my groin will go numb while i'm riding the exercise bike. today, it did this while i was walking. what do i do??

Accepted Answer

Pudendal nerve: Try lowering the nose of the seat on the bicycle. The seat may be pressing on the pudendal nerve. You may also try to get better cushioning on the seat. You could consider a different exercise like stair climber rather than exercise bike. 
It is good that you exercise and find a way to continue it.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 4

since childhood i have occasionally, but regularly struggled with getting full/deep breaths while resting/sitting. any advice? 42 yo, nulligravida, good health, no medications, no cholesterol/bp problems. modestly exercise regularly (bike riding/walking),

Accepted Answer

You : You sound like you have 'occasional episodic dyspnea' and it might be suggestive of 'sigh' that is physiological about 6-8 times per hour in normal humans... Simply means longer and deeper breath or two, periodically. If it is more than this or not exactly how I am inferring your question to be, or shortness of breath is more of a concern, then it very well be that you need a 'work up' and evaluation. Talking to a good pulmonologist to check your lung function tests and imaging studies may be a good place to start.
Hope this helps.

Question 5

is a 30 min walk as good as a vigorous 15 min bike ride with high intensity intervals? i'd like to find the quickest and easiest form of exercise.

Accepted Answer

Either: Training is used for multiple purposes.  While many exercise experts and trainers advocate high intensity short interval training with frequent variation to improve strength and endurance, walking for cardiac aerobic training often aims to push the heart rate to a certain aerobic target (65-80% of maximum predicted hr = 220-age).  Depends on your goals therefore.  Always try to push the envelope.

Question 6

hello i am 24m. from last 15days i take cardio exercise like walking, bicycling for 50 minute, than go for wight lifting exercise.so is this proper way.

Accepted Answer

Good: Rule of thumb is 45 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of weights.

Question 7

am disabled and can't get out to walk as often as i want. should i try using an exercise bike and is it a good workout for your heart?

Accepted Answer

Exercise bikes: Exercise bikes are a good cardio workout.

Question 8

i walk and ride my mountain bike for exercise, recently got back into resistance training, how important is that to an overall exercise program?

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Important: An overall exercise program ideally has an aerobic component and an anerobic/resistance component.

Question 9

will it be okay to walk and exercise on a stationary bike if i have tendonitis on my knee?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Negotiate with your doctors the most appropriate exrecise regimen.

Question 10

need surgery (orif, bone graft) for nonunion 3rd met. how long might recovery be, how long to walk, exercise (bike) and run? possible complications?

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If your having a: Surgery then all your questions regarding the procedure should be directed towards your surgeon as most have protocols that they follow.....

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Sometimes my groin will go numb while i'm riding the exercise bike. today, it did this while i was walking. what do i do??

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Since childhood i have occasionally, but regularly struggled with getting full/deep breaths while resting/sitting. any advice? 42 yo, nulligravida, good health, no medications, no cholesterol/bp problems. modestly exercise regularly (bike riding/walking),

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Is a 30 min walk as good as a vigorous 15 min bike ride with high intensity intervals? i'd like to find the quickest and easiest form of exercise.

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Hello i am 24m. from last 15days i take cardio exercise like walking, bicycling for 50 minute, than go for wight lifting exercise.so is this proper way.

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Am disabled and can't get out to walk as often as i want. should i try using an exercise bike and is it a good workout for your heart?

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I walk and ride my mountain bike for exercise, recently got back into resistance training, how important is that to an overall exercise program?

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Will it be okay to walk and exercise on a stationary bike if i have tendonitis on my knee?

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Need surgery (orif, bone graft) for nonunion 3rd met. how long might recovery be, how long to walk, exercise (bike) and run? possible complications?

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