Different machines feel different

kk_stephens

So I changed to a different eliptical machine yesterday at the gym -- the one I normally use was occupied. I set everything the same on the machine before beginning my workout (same type and brand of machine) but when I went to work out it felt like I was working harder than my "normal" machine.

Does anyone else have this issue Or am I just going crazy?

Nina74

If you're crazy, then I'm crazy, too! Same exact machine type, but different location in our gym, I *swear* it feels completely different. Good reason to switch it up!

aproc

I've had the same issue so I try to stick with the one I always use. Had to wait on someone today. When i've used the other one, it felt different. And also the ones that have the handle bars that move with you throw me off too. Mine has the stationary poles, but when I used the ones that move with it, the calorie count was way different (less burned) when it was the same brand, type of machine, and same info put it..... I would think moving my arms more would burn more instead of less. Now I wonder if my machine is just way off in calorie count...

whyflysouth

i've got a similar problem but w/ the weight machines. On one lat pulldown machine I can do 10 reps at 165 with ease, on the other machine I can hardly squeeze out 4 reps at 150, and 165 is impossible on that one.

Kinda makes me think the first machine is lying to me and trying to give me a false sense of confidence, who knows maybe the 165 lbs is really 100 lbs or something.