Which do you find harder Elliptical or Treadmill??

Guamybear

I ask because me and close friend are having a debate..

For me the treadmill is much harder than the elliptical.. I hate the treadmill with the passion..

She says the elliptical is harder for her..

She also claims that from what she saw in the gym she used to work at, you get a better calorie burn on the elliptical..

So for you out there....which is harder and which do you feel gives you a better workout??

cubbies77

I think it depends on the treadmill's speed and incline. For me, walking on a treadmill is much, much easier than the elliptical. If I had the treadmill set to 6.0 with a 3% incline, though, I'd want to die.

jzammetti

I absolutely HATE the elliptical - but I think it is because I am so short and the lenght of the stride is very uncomfortable for me. I also hate the dreadmill, but run it every workout unless the sun is out. I much prefer the dreadmill to the elliptical, but would rather run outside.

TLTucker80

I think the treadmill is a lot easier then the elliptical. I do the treadmill everyday for an hour but I can't do the elliptical for 5 minutes.

TLTucker80

I absolutely HATE I am so short and the lenght of the stride is very uncomfortable for me

I am also short and I never thought that it could be my stride that makes the elliptical so difficult for me ( I REALLY do not like the elliptical)

mommycordillia

I do the elliptical every time I go to the gym, I find the treadmill harder, I physically can not run, but walking on the treadmill is much harder than even doing a very intense workout on the elliptical, for me at least

Tecia1970

I love the treadmill! I CANNOT do the elliptical. After about a minute my legs are hurting too bad to keep going. I'd really love to though. I see people that look like they are going 100 mph on the elliptical and I know it would be an awesome workout. I just don't know why I can't do it!

Guamybear

I am 5'4" and just hate the treadmill with the passion, I can do the elliptical so much easier.. I get bored on both but if I had to chose it would be that beast in my living room.

MeMyCatsandI

Elliptical is harder for me for sure. Within 2 minutes on that sucker, my heart rate is over 180 and my exercise induced asthma kicks in.

Gr8ChangesAhead

Hate the dreaded elliptical have no issues on treadmill even at incline but the elliptical kills me everytime, I just keep getting back on...

northfresh

Treadmill because it is slightly more boring lol

valeriewxy

Hmmm, I can go on the elliptical trainer for a bit longer than I can run on the treadmill, so I guess that makes the treadmill a bit more difficult for me

beammcd

Definitely the treadmill. This is really interesting I always just assumed it was harder for everybody. For me it is more of a sensation of running on pavement which I think is harder than the movement of my legs on an elliptical.

sp98

I personally think def the elliptical trainer. Use both machines and always burn heaps more cals (using hrm) on the elliptical.

freckledginger15

The elliptical is definitely harder for me to do. I love the treadmill so much better. I used to be a runner in high school so I find that it's much easier for me to do. I've recently started a new run/jog schedule (shown in my blog) that I think would burn a lot of calories rather than the elliptical. But whatever works, I think it's basically a preference. There is no right or wrong

auzziecawth66

I always feel like I'm working harder on an elliptical. I'm a shortie too and tried out a couple to find one with a comfortable stride length for my short legs. Had to give up running on my treadmill because it was totally messing up my knees... I know they say elliptical arent 'functional training' but if rather do that then not be able to walk by the time I'm 40 lol...

dr3w_s

I find treadmill harder for me, I'm not much a runner or jogger, it's easier for me to burn 500 cal per hour with elliptical than with treadmill

Froody2

I prefer the elliptical, however my feet start to burn after about fifteen minutes. Treadmill is borrring and only tolerable if I cover the timer with my towel lol.

tndejong

the treadmill is harder for me. everytime i walk, i get pains in my shins. i can only set the treadmill at a 3.0 speed and the highest incline i have done is maybe a 6 on the weightloss setting. i love the elliptical. i have one at home and use it at the gym. i get a higher calorie burn on it too. that is how i actually started to lose weight. i would do 15-20 minute sessions on my elliptical for a total of an hour a day. i did that for about a month until i got my gym membership. i set the elliptical on the weightloss setting as well with higher resistance and the cross ramp setting. it took time to build up to be able to do a half hour all at once. but even at 235 lbs, i can do it now. my sister in law will argue that the elliptical hurts her knees a lot. and it depends the model of the machines. our gym has 3 different models and i think its all a matter of preference.

HeartOfAFighter

I usta walk on the treadmill on trainer mode both down and inclined.
The elliptical has always kicked my *kitten* every time lol but I love that about it-It's a challenge.
I feel like it works my entire body, I get more drained on it than I do a treadmill.

Amlynnskie

Elliptical by far!

pcdoctor01

I find the elliptical harder but I think I burn more calories quicker on it.

KatrinaGrey

I use both. I can't say I found one harder than the other, although the treadmill can be slightly more boring. The elliptical raises my heart rate faster and I burn more calories; however, I'm starting to run so the treadmill builds more endurance for me.

islandbeauty81

I find the elliptical much harder. I can run faster and longer on the treadmill than I can on the elliptical.

cole_ashleyy

I don't know which is "easier"... I think that's more of a personal opinion... for my I prefer the elliptical over a treadmill 1) it's better for my knees which aren't the greatest and 2) I can't stand walking and not going anywhere! But when it comes to ellipticals, if it doesn't match my gait... it's a KILLER. Lifefitness is the best for me and then precors I do well on as well... but whatever brand my home elliptical is has a much larger gait that I do and I just can't stand it... it's awkward and uncomfortable and in those cases I just hop on the treadmill.

WAHMto5

I have both at home and can go much longer on the treadmill then on my elptical. For me I believe the elptical gets a better workout.

Caramel_24

Treadmill is much easier for me even walking fast pace and with an incline, The elliptical kills me to my very core. I find it hard to keep the momentum going especially keeping to the same kind of speed. where as the treadmill you have no choice or you fall off and injury yourself. I feel the elliptic gives me a more thorough workout though as it works your arms and legs, and the treadmill is just your legs. But I now know everyone is different and I won't be so hard on myself for only being able to do 10-15mins at a time on the elliptical.

roozielynne

I do both at the gym or at home (since i own one of each)
I much prefer the elliptical as it is way easier to me than the treadmill.
I have never been a runner and i have alot of weight to lose and find the treadmill tough on my knees and shins. (But that hasnt stopped me from using it! YEAH! lol)
If i was forced to choose only one, it would be the elliptical for me. (I am 5'5")

cloveraz

I can't close my eyes on the treadmill, as I can on the Elliptical, weird! Yeah, I like working out with my eyes closed and the music pumping, plus it helps quell my dizziness. But, I do like using the Treadmill for training purposes. Also, the Elliptical is kinder to my knees, which is always a good thing!

Bakkasan

Treadmill is harder for me, Elliptical is easy mode.

Guamybear

I love it.. I guess we are both right from the responses..

I am not a runner and she is, maybe that has something to do with our outlooks..