Cardio choices: Basketball vs Running

[NobleDrewAli]

Jump rope worked the best for me. I like hooping vs running though because I don't get bored.

 

[Jesus]

People be taking pickup games to seriously

Weak ass nikka...

 

[Aba_juggin]

Weak ass nikka...

bet i'll cross yo bytch ass up though

 

[Swirv]

Prefer basketball. More parts of your body are involved and it's more fun.

 

[Osmosis]

I don't like either for cardio. Very hard on the joints

what do you recommend?

 

[humble Hermit]

I prefer basketball but I don't have time to call next after 3 ppl

 

[KidJSoul]

Full court is a genuinely great work out, better than running do to the interval changes and quick changes in motion.

 

[Aba_juggin]

I played basketball for about 3 hrs ans literally felt a headache til the next day. The energy burn is ridiculous

 

[G-Zeus]

twice a week i go to the court during my lunch hour (would be three time if i worked form home three days)
for 50 minutes all i do is run and gun.. 99% of the time i am alone in the park..

i usually burn 500-700 calories... i dont even see the time go by as i am out here being pissed at the amount of bricks i shoot lol.. a wrist injury changed my shot so when i make 50 shot in one hour.. i am a happy camper..

to think i used to make 10 of them back to back

 

[lespaulultra3]

Basketball is basically HIIT since you do a lot of sprinting and resting. You will burn more calories doing 5 on 5 basketball. For me, the benefits of running/jogging are mostly mental which is why I try to run 3 miles 2-3 times per week.

 

[Aba_juggin]

You'll more than likely burn more calories running but it won't be a huge difference. I used to train for races all the time but now I would rather play basketball since running is hard on the knees. Stationary bike > everything else though.

What exercise can you do on a stationary bike compared to running ?

 

[zerorequiem]

What exercise can you do on a stationary bike compared to running ?

It's easier on the joints since you're constantly hitting the pavement with your legs when running. Not to mention you can increase the interval to make it harder.

 

[KodeBlue]

I love basketball, but Jump rope is the best exercise for burning calories. Jump Rope burns at least twice as many calories as all other exercises.

 

[BelowTheMasonDixon]

I'm not in shape but just wanted to but in, when i was trying to get back into shape I bought a basketball and went to one of the local parks to shoot. Got much more cardio than I thought because every time you miss a shot or clang one, the ball would go into the woods or near them and you'd have to chase the ball before it went too damn far. I suck at shooting so I pretty much was chasing the ball after every shot. shyt had me feeling like I was fixing to fain. B Ball is damn sure good cardio if you suck.

 

[Huellz Santana]

basketball easily for me. it's the only form I can consistently do. plus you don't have time to think about it. you're reacting so you'll go harder than if you were just running and depending on yourself for motivation​