running speed vs elliptical speed

n_unocero
n_unocero Posts: 445 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
How do people go faster on the elliptical then on the treadmill? it doesn't make sense to me!!

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  • smitty328
    smitty328 Posts: 164 Member
    I DON'T GET IT EITHER......I think i am doing pretty good at the pace of 65, there is no way I could go any faster than that and last all my minutes!!!!!! :sick:
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,039 Member
    I doubt you can. The "stride" is set on an elliptical where as a runner you can increase speed on a treadmill with a larger stride.
  • less friction, and you are trusting that the callibration on the machines are acurate. Not trying to be negative, just realistic. That is why you exert more energy running on the road than on the treadmill, elliptical, etc. It brings your body weight, posture, friction, etc. into account. Hard to measure all of that on the machines.
  • cNhobbes
    cNhobbes Posts: 235 Member
    less impact = less stress on your body = go further
  • n_unocero
    n_unocero Posts: 445 Member
    i see people post times on another fitness site, and it's always faster than a 10 min mile. i keep my pace between 70-80 rpms for long distance and about 90 on a "sprint" and that's only like 5.5 mph! then again i have the resistance up too...so that might have something to do with it.
  • Be careful with ellipticals. They are really better for working out when you have an injury and can't do a lot of high impact stuff. This is coming from my cousin who is a Physical Therapist. THe Elliptical does not work all of the hip flexors and muscles you need to run/walk on regular ground. Then when you think you can just hop off and go for a run, then you end up hurting yourself! Just an FYI. ellipticals are better for injury.

    SOrry off the subject.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    To me, the elliptical is closer to biking than it is to running.
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