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Increase ramp or resistance?

zoomtech16
zoomtech16 Posts: 100 Member
edited February 26 in Fitness and Exercise
I set my elliptical for as high as I can stand it (which isn't very high), but now I feel the need to increase either ramp or resistance because I'm not sure I could do both. For weight loss which is better to increase; ramp or resistance. I know I'm supposed to do HIIT, but this is working for me right now, so I'd like to stick with it until I plateau to be able to change things up later.

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  • cantfail
    cantfail Posts: 169 Member
    Either one will make it harder. If the ramp is already as high as you feel comfortable raising it, increase resistance. And who says you are "suppose" to be doing HIIT? Do what you like and what you feel comfortable doing.
  • grimendale
    grimendale Posts: 2,153 Member
    Either should work. HIIT is probably more efficient with regards to calories burned per time spent, but it is hardly necessary. Do what works for you.
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