Cycling Over Swimming in Cross Training

I was just reading an interesting article which weighs cycling as compared to swimming for runners on non-running days. It’s an interesting concept and it’s something that all triathlon athletes face each day. If you are a runner, this also should interest you. There are 2 differing opinions in the article but the bottom line is this.

Cycling better simulates running than swimming because of the stress on the leg muscles. Rigorous cycling is advisable for low volume, injury prone runners because the cycling routine is a real fitness supplement to the running. For high volume runners that really push the limit, a low impact day in the pool is advisable.

In the end, there is a huge benefit to both swimming and cycling and they both offer a huge fitness benefit to supplement your running depending on your fitness needs.

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