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Post by muffin on Apr 24, 2007 18:10:59 GMT -5
Okay all you buffs out there, I need to know which one would be more beneficial, I know about the treadmill, but know nothing of the elliptical......thanks Arlene ;D
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Post by cheryl on Apr 24, 2007 18:53:14 GMT -5
Arlene, I don't have any personal experience with an elliptical, but highlighted this from an article. Hope it helps. An elliptical cross trainer is comparable to a treadmill in its exertion of leg muscles and the heart. However, because the user's limbs remain in continuous contact with the machine, its operation limits the dynamic loading of bones and joints to generally harmless levels. This non-impact aspect appeals to those with recent injuries, chronic knee problems, and the obese, who cannot tolerate a treadmill. Ellipticals produce an intermediate range of leg motion between that of stationary bikes and treadmills. There are claims that the dual action exercise of an elliptical trainers can actually be more efficient in burning calories. The logic is that by exercising more muscle groups simultaneously, a more intense workout can be achieved in less time. It is also suggested that the perceived rate of exertion is lower. However, other studies have shown that the rate in which calories are burned on an elliptical trainer is similar to that on a treadmill.[citation needed] Regardless, elliptical trainers are growing in popularity. One reason may be that because the person who is exercising is not taking his or her feet off of the pedals, an exercise can be done at a gentler rate, still getting the same amount of results as a treadmill.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Apr 24, 2007 19:40:42 GMT -5
Beyond me Arlen though I think Cheryl posted some great info ....
I'm still on the TM and outside walking though the eliptical sounds interesting. I guess it comes down to what you're trying to achieve....i.e. burn calories, strength train, shoot for endurance etc.
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Post by muffin on Apr 26, 2007 0:27:57 GMT -5
I'm shooting for endurance, surely don't need to burn to many extra calories. thanks for the replies!! Arlene
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on May 4, 2007 8:57:41 GMT -5
Arlene; well.....did you get one? BTW when I was away I worked out a couple of times in the Exercise Room. They had one there so I tried it out. Felt weird; tough to get the hang of the rhythm. However; I do think they could be very beneficial; perhaps even more so than the TM.
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Post by muffin on May 4, 2007 17:12:21 GMT -5
I did buy a treadmill, my granddaughter has an elliptical (I found out) so I can bring hers here she said. I will give it a try first. I think they are geared for more that what some of with lung challenges can do regularly though. I'll see when I go to my daughters. .
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Post by maryaz on May 7, 2007 17:33:51 GMT -5
Hi muffin; You probably are better off with the TM. I didn't know what that elliptical was but pulled up this link and if this is it, I think that looks harder to do. www.building-muscle101.com/elliptical-trainer-reviews.htmlWe do work for endurance. We also want to work all parts of our body but we can do many exercises without machine for that. Leg and arm exercises. Lifting weights is good too. I always hesitate to tell people to exercise if they are not in rehab and can be monitored for a while. You never know. At least a doctor's approval. Good choice you made. Let us know how you like the one you try tho.
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