Walking or cycling

[Deore]

So I'm trying to get fit and I was wondering if its more beneficial for me to cycle or walk into work every day. I work about 5 miles from my home and I've been cycling for the last couple of weeks but I was thinking walking might be a better form of exercise.

[TomTom]

I would say with the distance you are from work I would stick with cycling. Although walking is good, 5 miles each way, every day could be a bit too much. 5 miles each way is an ideal distance to cycle in my opinion.

[johntheplamf]

But in this weather, you're more likely to turn up for work all sweaty if you cycle.

[sod_the_m25]

Cycling: (slightly) sweaty maybe, but not sodded up from having sat in traffic jams. You don't have to pedal like hell, just take it easy. The freedom calms your whole self down.

[sod_the_m25]

Deore: good cycling name !

[Kingaroo]

If you're really looking for a workout, though, walk.  You'll be exerting yourself for longer, hence your heart and lungs get a better workout.

[Deore]

Right I walked to work this morning and its definatly more exercise than cycling.