elliptical or exercise bike

mumsanutter

I seem to have worn out my 2 in 1 elliptical/exercise bike, and am looking at getting a new machine with programs so can get more from the work out.

Can anyone recommend weather to get an exercise bike or elliptical - can't afford a 2 in 1 with programs.

Thanks

mamaturner

I'd personally go for an eliptical- you get motion in the upper and lower part of your body, in turn that's gotta work the core a bit more. But I'm no expert! I have a eliptical... and as I like it, I try to do other activities before that... she's my winter excercise on days I don't have exercise classes.

MichelleFirestone

I bought an elliptical from walmart. and I love it. not only do I feel my body slimming in my legs and butt, but also my sides/love handles have decrease in size. With the elliptical, it seems you use more body parts. and when standing on it, you can change where your feet are placed, to focus on different parts. like if I point feet outward, it tons my inner thights. and if I point inwards, it works outter thigh, and up near butt more. Plus you can go backwards, and that really works your butt.

I have been using my elliptical for 2 months now. only 20 min- 3 days a week, and have lost 11lbs, and 1 pants size, and 1" from waist so far.

DancingYogini

I love my elliptical!! It works all of the areas I need, and it is easy on my back (I have a bad one). I bought mine at Costco, and it has paid for itself (vs a monthly gym fee). I work out on it every other day, because it is right there in my garage...I never can get up the energy to go to an actual gym . So definitely elliptical!!!