What kind of results are you seeing with an elliptical??

Hiya

I use it 4/5 times a week at the gym and I'm on it for 11-15 mins. 2 mins warm up then I do 1 min fast, 1 min slower and keep doing that until times up. I do other things not just the elliptical!

My bum is not so squishy and my legs are stronger. My waist has shrunk a bit too. Just wanting the love handles and belly to go!

I just got an elliptical too! I needed to add cardio to my routine, and I need a lower impact cardio workout. I used a readmill for years, and do tons of walking (over 10,000 steps per day on fitbit) now, but needed to get my heart rate higher and start toning some muscle. 2 workouts in, I'm also wondering what to expect, but I can sure feel where it has targeted. Many complain about the unnatural stride, but its kinda fun, and its works different areas than walking, so I think it's good.

I need buddies too! I have lots of cheerleaders, but no one who is challenging themselves like I am, or even being honest about food logging.

Elliptical is my favourite machine at the gym. I can burn 10+ calories per minute, so I usually burn at least 300 calories for a 30 min session. Love it!

My legs feel much firmer, especially the front of my upper legs and thighs. I have asthma, and after a workout on the Elliptical my lungs feel much better and less-tight.

It's a great cardio workout.

I use the one at the gym around twice a week for 30 minutes. Due to joint problems I have to alternate
with water aerobics but the elliptical has helped me to slim down and tone up. I like the results it
brings even from only being able to use it such a small amount

Love the elliptical. I can burn more calories, and it's easier on my joints. It firms up my legs, too! I usually go about 45 mins.

The elliptical is GREAT!! I lost 15-20 lbs in 2 months using it. I did 30 mins/, 5 days/wk. Sometimes I'd do 45 min. I'm planning to buy one real soon. I wish I had bought the elliptical instead of the Fluidity Bar.

I use the elliptical 5 x a week anywhere from 45 min to 70 min a day. I have lost 20 lbs and gone down 2 sizes in my jeans. In 2 months.

I'm a fitness instructor/trainer and if you're looking for some great results, try 20 minutes of high intesity interval training. Studys show that people who do 20 minutes of high intensity drills vs. 40 minutes of a sustained pace burn more fat and calories and condition their hearts and lungs to recover faster. Warm up at a nice easy pace for a few minutes then really increase the speed or incline or both and push yourself as hard and as fast as you can. Start off with 30 sec....then back off and recover for 5 minutes and crank it up again, then recover. Little by little, you'll be able to increase your high intensity time. The results are great and I use this type of training with most of my clients and they love it Good luck!

I love the elliptical. I use it all the time and I find that it is helping me build my endurance.

I do 30-35 minutes 5-7 x week on a "fat burning/interval" program....and not only is it helping me with mt weight loss and muscle tone but my blood pressure and resting heart rate are significantly better than they were a year ago

I use my eliptical 5-6 days a week along with lifting and kickboxing. I did lose weight and saw my legs strengthen when I was on an eliptical only work out. On lifting, kickboxing days I do the eliptical for 30-40 mins, all other days I am on 50-75 mins.

You cannot set it to a low setting and expect to get results. Make sure you are challenging yourself and use a HRM. If you have an eliptical with a HRM, it is usually off by 20-30% and over estimates your calories burned.

Good luck and enjoy it. It is one of the best purchases I've made.

It made my butt look great! Also toned up my legs suuuuper quickly. I noticed leg muscles appearing a few weeks in. Normally I do 30 minutes. When I started, I did the whole 30 minutes at crossramp 6 (full body) and level 1. After I got used to that, I started at level 2 for 10 minutes, level 3 for 10 minutes and finished with level 4 for 10 minutes. I always keep it at crossramp 6. Now I'm starting at level 6 and finishing at level 8. It really is a great full body workout

The elliptical is my absolute favorite cardio exercise. I do 30-50 minutes, depending on how much I've lifted that day.

I have been using the elliptical at my local gym for about 3 weeks. I do 30-45 minutes 4-5 x week. I have noticed a difference in how my clothes fit. On the machine itself it says that Im burning about 10 cal / 10 minutes ( 400 cal for 40 minutes). When I put 40 minutes of elliptical training on My Fitness Pal it says I burn 653 calories...hmm big difference.

Does anyone else have this discrepancy? And any advice on which to believe?

Thanks!

OMG I love my elliptical! I use it for at least 25 minutes every day, usually followed by a weights/strength training DVD. My typical elliptical workout looks like this:

00:00-05:00 Warm up, Level 1
05:00-07:00 Vigorous, Level 10 (HR usually between 180-190)
07:00-08:00 Recover, Level 5
08:00-09:00 Moderate, Pedal Backwards, Level 7
09:00-10:00 Recover, Level 5
10:00-12:00 Vigorous, Level 10
12:00-13:00 Recover, Level 6
13:00-14:00 Moderate, Pedal Backwards, Level 8
14:00-15:00 Recover, Level 6
15:00-17:00 Vigorous, Level 10
17:00-18:00 Recover, Level 6
18:00-19:00 Moderate, Pedal Backwards, Level 8
19:00-20:00 Recover, Level 5
20:00-25:00 Cool-Down, Move down a level each minute

For me, my HRM says I usually burn between 250 and 300 calories, and I can completely feel my lower body being toned! On days I don't do weights, I double how long I stay at each interval or just repeat the whole cycle. This generally burns between 750-800 cals and I am dripping sweat! I have tons of different elliptical workouts I do, feel free to message me if you want me to send you some!

Good luck!