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do intense workouts exist with ellipticals?
CarliFries
Posts: 17
Hi,
I just joined this group because my doctor, after diagnosing me with some medical problems, has suggested that I stop any workouts that are even somewhat hard on my joints. This means most of my favorite workouts, such as kickboxing, running, etc (however I definitely won't stop, because I love soccer too much, but I can't do these things as often anymore). He suggested the elliptical. I love it but I don't burn near as many calories doing it. Any suggestions?
I just joined this group because my doctor, after diagnosing me with some medical problems, has suggested that I stop any workouts that are even somewhat hard on my joints. This means most of my favorite workouts, such as kickboxing, running, etc (however I definitely won't stop, because I love soccer too much, but I can't do these things as often anymore). He suggested the elliptical. I love it but I don't burn near as many calories doing it. Any suggestions?
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Have you upped the resistance..?
Elliptical workouts are notorious for burning a bunch of calories.
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Up the resistance. Also make sure yore using an elliptical with arms. You should be burning the same if not more calories as your other activities by using the elliptical on a high intensity level0
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Get a heart rate monitor (Polar models sync with most ellipticals) and up the resistance. I'm easily able to get my heart rate to and above 80%. Maintain that for 60 - 90 minutes and you'll have the cardio you need to compete in soccer and burn a ton of calories (800 - 1300 for me).0
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I'm using an iPod app that guides me through high intensity interval training on my elliptical...I love it.0
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sounds good, which app?0
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lolo Beatburn Elliptical. I think it was $1.99 For me, it was money well spent.0
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https://www.cardiocoach.com
they have gread programs that I love. I am working through #4 now and it is intense. The programs they have are for runners, treadmill, elliptical, steppers, etc...
good luck finding what ya need0 -
From my own research the cross trainer burns the most calories from all the cardio machines in my gym. That's why I love it! I usually choose a program called x-train aerobics, which alternates between pulling and pushing with arms, pedaling fast and slow, forwards and backwards. Time goes a lot quicker than when I just pedal forward at constant speed. I tend to burn about 400-450 cal for 30 min on this machine at level 11-14.0
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