Treadmills vs. Elliptical Trainers

dosesr4winners20

I will only have space for one of these in my new apartment. I love to walk and the treadmill forces me to keep pace because it moves on its own. The elliptical does burn more cals quicker though. The bottom line is that both machines offer great benefits to working out, if you actual use either machine it will do wonders for your health and overall fitness.

I am limited on space and budget wise (most likely buying a gently used one on cl.com).

Which one would you choose?

Thanks <33 Christina

cocolo89

I will only have space for one of these in my new apartment. I love to walk and the treadmill forces me to keep pace because it moves on its own. The elliptical does burn more cals quicker though. The bottom line is that both machines offer great benefits to working out, if you actual use either machine it will do wonders for your health and overall fitness.

I am limited on space and budget wise (most likely buying a gently used one on cl.com).

Which one would you choose?

Thanks <33 Christina

i have a treadmill, but would much better have an elliptical. plus it's more compact since your in an apartment )

carocarito

I love my elliptical, burn more calories and its easy on my knees

georgiag111

I just had that same issue and went Elliptical

JCPruitt

have you used them before--sounds like it. Which do you prefer? The one you like the most is the one you will use more.

♥xenawarriorprincess♥

Elliptical for sure...burns a lot of calories and really is much gentler on your knees.

RMinVA

have you used them before--sounds like it. Which do you prefer? The one you like the most is the one you will use more.

I agree with this statement, but you can always run outside!!

wearystar

personally, i have bad joins and get bad shin splints so i love the elliptical. when they came out they were advertised on the sole fact that they took off the pressure of running, since your feet are pounding down less- i find this, years later- to be true
i suggest going to the gym and trying them both out to see which you personally prefer.

genie98

Love our elliptical! We had both but found out we use the elliptical more and is much easier on our knees and I have a bad one.

rileamoyer

I have treadmill at home (very old, I have had for years), if I were to replace it I woud go eliptical, I like the arm work etc that you can do with it as well as when I crank up the resistance (at the gym) I can feel muscles working that don't work when walking.

dosesr4winners20

have you used them before--sounds like it. Which do you prefer? The one you like the most is the one you will use more.

I have used them both and noticed I do prefer the treadmill only b/c i can incline walk ( in south florida there are no hills lol) or jog or run. but the elliptical seems more compact and more effective - i dread them though!

birdlover97111

ELLIPTICAL....100% better than a treadmill...More calories burned plus, no impact on the joints... :flowerforyou:

ohwhataday

my elliptical!!

MrsChristinaG

Hey my name is also christina! I would get the eliptical. I would get it because its a lot easier on the knees and I don't feel like I could get "thrown" off lol. Also, because I've always been heavy, my knees bend inwards >< like that lol, so walking in a "straight line" can be dificult for me. Pick the one that YOU feel most comfortable on, physically, and that can yield the highest results without sacrificing comfort. Afterall, you need to like to do it or it wont get done. i.e. It would be a bad purchase for ME to buy a stairmaster, ALTHOUGH it does burn TONS of calories, but because I dislike the machine, and it hurts for me to use, its not a smart option for ME.

shannonkk

I have both and unless you are on the bottom floor, your neighbors are going to complain. My treadmill folds up and my elliptical does not. I love the elliptical more though and I think it might make less noise..

starracer23

another vote for the elliptical...

kiawya

I LOVE the elliptical! way better workout! Soooo much easier on the knees!

BRoth1987

I hate the elliptical... I'd go with treadmill

Elle_Jamaicangirl81

Elliptical...

dosesr4winners20

Hey my name is also christina! I would get the eliptical. I would get it because its a lot easier on the knees and I don't feel like I could get "thrown" off lol. Also, because I've always been heavy, my knees bend inwards >< like that lol, so walking in a "straight line" can be dificult for me. Pick the one that YOU feel most comfortable on, physically, and that can yield the highest results without sacrificing comfort. Afterall, you need to like to do it or it wont get done. i.e. It would be a bad purchase for ME to buy a stairmaster, ALTHOUGH it does burn TONS of calories, but because I dislike the machine, and it hurts for me to use, its not a smart option for ME.

this is a great point. I'm not too heavy to really aviod either of them. i know i can walk outside but w SoFlo humidy and constant rains i just don't and I do prefer walking over eplliptical. I think i have my answer.

dosesr4winners20

I hate the elliptical... I'd go with treadmill

i agree w this. i just dread it!! LOL

birdlover97111

A couple of more thoughts on the elliptical....Make sure you get one with magnetic resistance...Also, do your research before you purchase...Google the make and model number of the ones you might be interested in and look at the customer reviews...Some may have a top brand name, but are built like crap....

sc1572

I love the tr. but the ell. is awesome! You can always go out and walk.

dosesr4winners20

I have both and unless you are on the bottom floor, your neighbors are going to complain. My treadmill folds up and my elliptical does not. I love the elliptical more though and I think it might make less noise..

I rent privately like half a duplex. noise isn't an issue. good point though!

sthompson29

I don't own either, but I go to the gym and I don't find that the elliptical burns more calories for me. I set my treadmil on a 10 incline and walk at 4 mph and burn more calories than I do on the elliptical for the same amount of time. Maybe I am not putting the elliptical on the right settings... IDK, but I like the treadmill more.

IronSmasher

I'd get a kettlebell, and do my running outside. Wait... That's exactly what I do

Suzy12

Well I'm in the minority here but my votes goes to the treadmill. No one walks or runs with their knees not touching. It's actually been known to cause stress fractures. I found I had more joint issues on the elliptical, so treadmill is the way to go for me.

mcottle292

have you used them before--sounds like it. Which do you prefer? The one you like the most is the one you will use more.

I have used them both and noticed I do prefer the treadmill only b/c i can incline walk ( in south florida there are no hills lol) or jog or run. but the elliptical seems more compact and more effective - i dread them though!

I was going to say elliptical...but based on you saying you "dread" them...I am gonna say treadmill. You don't wanna waste your money on something you may not use.

dosesr4winners20

I'd get a kettlebell, and do my running outside. Wait... That's exactly what I do

LOL! love the pic too!

sesecat

Elliptical!

lindsyrox

I have both and always go back to the treadmill since it seems to work more muslces overall. BUT like others have said you can always run outside if you want.

My problem with the elliptical is two part:
First - I don't trust the calorie burn rates on the machines I never feel as exhausted after an elliptical workout as I do on the treadmill (plus i feel like i'm only working my giant thighs!)
Second - the elliptical really limits my stride, i have long legs and the elliptical puts your legs in a set oval course of movement so if anythign make sure you really try out the elliptical first becasue they all have different heights and lengths of stride and one that is too short sucks.

theres my two cents.