Elliptical vs. treadmill vs. stationary bike
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healthy491
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Which is the best machine to burn lots of calories and tone legs?
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Which one can you do the longest at the highest intensity?
The limit is you, not the machine.5 -
As long as you don't have any knee or joint problems, treadmill wins.1
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When all is said and done, treadmill requires more energy per minute versus elliptical and stationary bike.
When it comes to toning, that is a subjective term. Most "toning" you see comes from building muscle and losing fat in an area. I would say possibly elliptical with resistance that you continue to increase or treadmill that you increase incline over time could get some newbie muscle gains, giving a slight toned aesthetic, but it could take a long time due to other variables.1 -
Well to burn the most calories i would have to say treadmill wins. On the toning i would think the stationary bike with a high resistance. I do the treadmill on highest incline at 3mph for an hour and the machine says i burn like 950 cal at my weight which is way more then i see on the elliptical for that long. I do the stationary bike at high resistance and my legs burn like heck but is the lowest on the calories burned.1
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Hmm i really dont like the treadmill especially in Summer and I really like the elliptical. I burn about 350 cal on the elliptical in 45 mins and 300 cal on the treadmill. But many articles state that the elliptical does not provide a good workout ..1
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Other than the treadmill, I'll only use the stair-stepper, I can get a pretty damn good session on that. I won't even look at an elliptical and if I'm going to ride a bike..it's going to be outside on some trails.1
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healthy491 wrote: »Hmm i really dont like the treadmill especially in Summer and I really like the elliptical. I burn about 350 cal on the elliptical in 45 mins and 300 cal on the treadmill. But many articles state that the elliptical does not provide a good workout ..
In the end, do what you enjoy because you're more likely to stick with it.
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healthy491 wrote: »Hmm i really dont like the treadmill especially in Summer and I really like the elliptical. I burn about 350 cal on the elliptical in 45 mins and 300 cal on the treadmill. But many articles state that the elliptical does not provide a good workout ..
If you have aspirations to be a runner then use a treadmill, if you want to be a cyclist use a cycle.
Elliptical is fine if you just want a cardio workout and you enjoy it. It will get your heart rate up and you can add as much resistance as you want.
If you like it do it - no need to overthink things.0 -
OP, you can actually make any machine you want to burn as many calories as you want. Since you hate the treadmill, then work that elliptical! If you increase length of time, resistance (level), incline, etc.. you can burn as many as you want.
And toning legs, I think you may want to look into something else instead of cardio machines that burns calories and fat. Yes burning fat will help you cut the fat, but body composition is achieved doing something else entirely.1 -
Thanks everyone
really appreciate all the help 0 -
Elliptical for sure! because you use more muscle so you will burn more fat, also you can practice the famous HIIT cardio (but go slow it can be very insane)1
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Which one can you do the longest at the highest intensity?
The limit is you, not the machine.
So much this.
I own an elliptical, and bike a decent bit. Both can define differing muscle groups better. Running works some areas more than the other two can.
For calorie burn I'm sure I could burn more per hour on a bike, and that's with us owning an elliptical. I couldn't even come close running, but I don't run nearly as much. I'd venture that for even a really strong runner, if they could burn as many calories as I can on the bike, they are flying. Different muscle groups.
For overall variety of what muscle groups are worked, I think the elliptical we have will easily win over the bike or running. For an elliptical without the ramp changes or limited resistance, that might vary.
Mix it up, have fun, and do what you will do long enough and often enough to reach your goals. If you hate any of the above exercises, find the alternative.0 -
Rowing machine.
Why treadmill? Run outside.
Why stationary bike? Bike outside.
Rowing outside takes most people a lot more logistics2 -
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I prefer the elliptical and swimming due to knee problems. But anything will work if it works best for you.0
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Elliptical for sure! because you use more muscle so you will burn more fat, also you can practice the famous HIIT cardio (but go slow it can be very insane)
You can do Interval Training on any of those three items.
But I'm also going to question why not go outdoors? The view is better, the sounds are better, the interval training is better. Esp when you find hills to climb and descend.1 -
Machines don't burn calories...mass moved over distance and intensity of your work will determine how many calories you burn.
Do whatever it is you enjoy doing because you enjoy doing it...do it because you like it...do it for your fitness...you will be far more likely to stick with it.0 -
Elliptical for sure! because you use more muscle so you will burn more fat, also you can practice the famous HIIT cardio (but go slow it can be very insane)
You can do Interval Training on any of those three items.
But I'm also going to question why not go outdoors? The view is better, the sounds are better, the interval training is better. Esp when you find hills to climb and descend.
I dont feel comfortable outside with people staring..0 -
healthy491 wrote: »Elliptical for sure! because you use more muscle so you will burn more fat, also you can practice the famous HIIT cardio (but go slow it can be very insane)
You can do Interval Training on any of those three items.
But I'm also going to question why not go outdoors? The view is better, the sounds are better, the interval training is better. Esp when you find hills to climb and descend.
I dont feel comfortable outside with people staring..
Nobody is starring...1 -
healthy491 wrote: »Elliptical for sure! because you use more muscle so you will burn more fat, also you can practice the famous HIIT cardio (but go slow it can be very insane)
You can do Interval Training on any of those three items.
But I'm also going to question why not go outdoors? The view is better, the sounds are better, the interval training is better. Esp when you find hills to climb and descend.
I dont feel comfortable outside with people staring..
So you don't feel comfortable outside with people staring. But you're okay being indoors with people starring?
And like @cwolfman13 said, nobody is starring.
To each their own. As long as you're doing what you like, more power to ya.
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