running or rowing

Hi There
Just a quick fitness related question.
Which would be better for fat loss--running or rowing (bear in mind my knees hurt a bit when running but I can do it).
I've heard running is much better for this but any advice would be welcome.How often would I need to do it.I could manage 1/2 hour a day maybe?
Many thanks

Reply 1

bigluce

1

If your knees hurt, u should get that checked out before doing either running or rowing, as both are quite "knee intensive".

From personal experience i have found running is better, but that might just be me, anyway, an intergratted program mixing runnign, rowing and maybe some cycling and weights would be better than any single discipline program since it targets more than a few muscle groups.

hope this helps, good luck

Reply 2

Bis

1

running, although it depends on the intensity of course. but if you injure your knee from doing it then do rowing.

Reply 3

Barny

17

Calories burned is dependant on heart-rate, so it doesn't matter which exercise you choose. Which one do you like more?

Reply 4

Katia

6

Running is cheaper and easier to do. Also I'd say less time consuming? I mean, you can just get your trainers on and go for a run whenever you feel like it, as opposed to finding a place to row etc. I'd say running :smile:

Maybe combine it with some swimming too. It burns loadsa calories and is also cheap. It's good to take the weight off painful joints too.

Reply 5

Debussy

1

running burns a few more calories, but its buggers up your joints if you don't run on grass. rowing is good for fat loss if you do long, low intensity training sessions.

why don't you try swimming too. cross training is proved to get results quicker and swimming uses all the muscle groups, like rowing but unlike running, and it is impact free so you're knees should be fine.

another idea is the gym cross trainer, which is the next down on the list of metabolically active exercises you can do.

Reply 6

RetiredAccount89

18

Anonymous

Hi There
Just a quick fitness related question.
Which would be better for fat loss--running or rowing (bear in mind my knees hurt a bit when running but I can do it).
I've heard running is much better for this but any advice would be welcome.How often would I need to do it.I could manage 1/2 hour a day maybe?
Many thanks

depends if you mean half hour spare, or half hour just for the exercise bit.
also if you are preapred to be member of a gym, and want any social aspects.

running is the cheapest, most time effective form of exercise for most people.
rowing is great, requires much more engery to do (ie burns more off) and builds muscles much more effectively, but by the time you have gotten to your boat club or gym, then you are likely well over that 'half an hour'.

Reply 7

Maya

1

With rowing there is a long learning curve while you improve you technique and for the first few months you probably wont put large amounts of work in or do very long distances. You may also have to commit to a crew, which can be a big commitment. But after a year or so it is great when you start to win races.

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