treadmil or elliptical?
hssheikh
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hey,
Im you've to buy one for yourself ...which one (an elliptical or a treadmil) would you go for and why? suggestions/opinions/experiences please!
Im you've to buy one for yourself ...which one (an elliptical or a treadmil) would you go for and why? suggestions/opinions/experiences please!
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Elliptical. It's easier on a previous knee injury that I have and seem to do better on the elliptical. When it comes to running, I prefer to run outside.0
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I have a LifeFitness elliptical and I love it.
The reason I would choose elliptical over treadmill is because it is gentler on the joints.
The reason I would choose a treadmill over an elliptical is it is easier to get a good quality treadmill for less money than a good quality elliptical.
A bad quality elliptical can actually be worse for your joints than a treadmill. If you go for an elliptical, look for one with a decent stride (18" or better). I'd also peruse consumer reports reviews of ellipticals and treadmills if you are looking into both.0 -
most people who are overweight have joint issues, expecially knees.. from the extra weight. Elliptical is low impact and easier on joints..
I have one & love it! I cant run outside either, due to my breathing issues. A cool room & my elliptical are my best friends!0 -
Treadmill. Because I hate the arm things on an elliptical and I like to have more leg/feet freedom.
But that's my opinion.0 -
The best choice? The one you feel like you'll use! We have a really nice treadmill in the house, but I rarely use it because I find the treadmill to just be dead boring even with music and tv. I use it at the gym as a cool down for a few minutes because that's all I can stand.0
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Treadmill because you'll burn way more calories, get a better work out, increase your stamina more and get a more accurate calorie count.
The elliptical doesn't give you nearly as good of a work out it glossily over-estimates your calories. However, it is a good lower intensity/impact exercise for people with knee/hip/back problems...
The other thing is that you can get a better work out running outside then you can on a treadmill. But an elliptical gives you a different kind of work out. So maybe if I was buying something I'd buy a elliptical? But as someone who lives in Boston where it snows for 6 months out of the year I might for for a treadmill so I can continue to train inside. It honestly depends on circumstances!0 -
elliptical - burns more calories for me and i can walk/run outside0
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Neither. I'd rather just go outside and do my thing out there.0
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eliptical less tress on bones0
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I have had both and even had both at once and I notice I never use my treadmil cause it bores me I use at the gym but i also do more then that. I love my elliptical so that would be more my choice0
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For the money, I'd buy six pair of of running shoes, a nice dinner at a place with a view and a six pack of really good beer to enjoy on the front porch.
Everything I've listed are great outside.
But to answer your question, if someone were pointing a gun at my head and had an itchy trigger finger. I'd probably choose a good treadmill. Nah. Let him pull the trigger.0 -
I have both but if you get just one, get the eliptical... You can always hoof it outside.0
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treadmill0
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Probably elliptical, because it's easy to go outside for a walk, jog or run. But then, sometimes I wish I had a treadmill for watching TV.0
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I've never used an elliptical so I would have to say treadmill! I'm definitely a runner so I love being able to go for a flat out sprint then bring it back to a run if I want. Being able to change the gradient is awesome as well. I just think it's an all-over better machine.0
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Go see if a gym will give you a free two week membership and try out both. Yes, it's bad - you won't really get the membership (unless you fall in love with the gym) but you'd have access to both and would see which you like best. You may even discover you prefer a third option!0
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I'd say elliptical. You can go hands-free when you're used to it enough and you can vary your style quite a bit with foot positions and what not to work different parts. And personally I burn a lot more and get a better heartrate on it.0
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Treadmill because you'll burn way more calories, get a better work out, increase your stamina more and get a more accurate calorie count.
The elliptical doesn't give you nearly as good of a work out it glossily over-estimates your calories. However, it is a good lower intensity/impact exercise for people with knee/hip/back problems...
The other thing is that you can get a better work out running outside then you can on a treadmill. But an elliptical gives you a different kind of work out. So maybe if I was buying something I'd buy a elliptical? But as someone who lives in Boston where it snows for 6 months out of the year I might for for a treadmill so I can continue to train inside. It honestly depends on circumstances!
I disagree. You get what you put into it. If im running my tail off on the elliptical, im sweating and im breathing hard, im burning calories.0 -
hmm...thanks guys...appreciate your prompt replies/suggestions...more votes are for the elliptical so far... hmmm.. Im thinking to get one for myself...! *thinking mode*0
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Love my treadmill. I have lung disease and It's hard for me to get out of the house in some weather. You can walk, jog, and use the incline feature to work you butt!! I like mine and I use it everyday0
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