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Elliptical Machines

iSteakers
iSteakers Posts: 45
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok so I've been working on the C25K, but using my elliptical machine to do it. I know I can't compare the distance to that from lets say a treadmill, but what would a good 1 mile time be for on an elliptical? I'm having a hard time finding any information on this and want to know if I'm close to a good pace or if I need to push myself more.

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  • cc2r1511
    cc2r1511 Posts: 127 Member
    Depends on your incline and resistance... I would just do it and work on getting a better time each time.
  • iSteakers
    iSteakers Posts: 45
    Depends on your incline and resistance... I would just do it and work on getting a better time each time.

    Of yes of course. Forgot about that. I can adjust mine, but currently have it all on the lowest incline and resistance to ease back into it all
  • deckerp
    deckerp Posts: 4,670 Member
    I'm very religious about doing my 45 minutes on the elliptical every day and sometimes I've done stretches of twice a day. But I took a two mile run recently and my legs were sore for a few days. Running is NOT the same thing as elliptical. I'm sure everyone is aware of that but I was painfully reminded of that. Make sure you mix in some running along with the great cardio you get on the elliptical.
  • Bubbl3gum
    Bubbl3gum Posts: 2 Member
    Well I do 6k in 30 minutes at level 12 on the random intensity mode.
  • Tacosmamma
    Tacosmamma Posts: 39 Member
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/149249-elliptical-miles-vs-running/

    This is what I found!
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