Kung Fu vs Running and Cycling: Which Exercise Is Better for Your Health? Comparing Fitbit Data

What's the best form of exercise? Is Kung Fu good for your health?
Specifically, Kung Fu Vs. Running and Cycling: Which type of exercise is better for your health?
Former NASKA and WFMAF champion (and avid runner) Alex Buoye considers this question providing a comparison of Fitbit data from his own personal workouts to provide context.
In this video, we compare heart rate and calories burned data from Fitbit for a Northern Shaolin Kung Fu forms workout, 10k tempo run, easy run and recreational cycling. We look at the average duration of the workouts, total calories burned, average heart rate, max heart rate, and average calories burned per minute for each type of activity.
As part of the comparison, we consider some of the concepts presented by Dr. Peter Attia in his recent book, "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity."
The analysis reveals that Shaolin Kung Fu forms provide a good aerobic workout, comparable to a "Zone 2" type easy run, with higher average and max heart rate than recreational cycling, but lower than running. Although average calories burned per minute is less than running, Kung Fu training provides some advantages in terms of novel body movements and stability training. Rather than requiring other strength and conditioning training to support the Kung Fu workout, Kung Fu itself trains an athlete's stability and balance. So, is Kung Fu good exercise? Clearly the answer is yes. Compared to running and cycling? It is a more holistic workout providing comparable aerobic conditioning with stability training simultaneously.
Note: the video's author is not a physician, certified personal trainer or physical therapist. The purpose of the video is to share information, but not to provide any personal medical advice. Viewers should consult with their physician or other medical professional regarding any medical questions or concerns or before starting any new physical training regimen.
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Origin of Kung Fu
02:55 Max heart rate and zones
05:34 Kung Fu data
07:49 10k tempo run data
09:29 Cycling data
11:14 Easy run data
13:08 Overall HR/Calorie Burn Comparison
13:55 Aerobic training (Zone 2)
15:10 Importance of stability training

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Update: Dr Attia says moving in and out of Zone 2 is not the same as consistent time in Zone 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWnHm4GPpdeFeqssi=bv0ydtdHLeuXM4O-