Originally Posted by
SaveTheRock
..Does anyone use BMX riding as their exercise of choice?
Not me. To me BMX = plenty of falls, and I'm too chicken for that.
Originally Posted by
SaveTheRock
..Could BMX riding be considered an aerobic exercise?... I'm guessing, from what others said though, that it might be more anaerobic..
That would ultimately be down to your riding style, but all things considered BMX tends to be more of a coast-sprint-coast-sprint kinda thing than a regular slog. So yeah, a strong anaerobic element.
This by itself can actually be a good thing, many people who feel that they aren't seeing any improvement in their fitness have turned complacent in their training. They pick a level of discomfort and then they stay there for the duration of the session. Having an anaerobic element in your training regime can certainly help your aerobic performance as well.
But if you're talking pure calorie burn, then the extended grind at a fairly even effort level is the better option.