Elliptical or stationary bike?
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thenextstep
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Elliptical or stationary bike? I'm getting an early Christmas gift to myself. I want one or the other but am unsure of which to get. Which would you get and why?
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I would get the elliptical. Typically burn far more calories on that than the stationary bike, and it doesn't hurt my butt.0
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Eliptical0
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Exercise bike personally. Have you tried both? Go with which you think you could use long term.0
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Elliptical - hand's down. I find it to be a much better all around work-out. I like that I work my arms and legs at the same time.0
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I prefer the elliptical.0
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It's not supposed to work your arms supposedly. Correct form uses your glutes and calves.0
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I haven't really tried either. I want what ever one that would give my more of a work out as to help me lose my last twenty five pounds. For those who say elliptical do you have a program you follow on it?0
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C. Spin bike0
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Rollers.
Or a rowing machine.0 -
I love the elliptical! The bike hurt my hip joints the few times I tried it.0
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You don't have to choose - search for proform hybrid trainer - its both. :happy:0
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Elliptical0
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Meet in the middle there are a couple of 2-in-1 out there. I got mine at academy then you get the best of both worlds.
Here is the one I got so ya know what I am talking about:
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/body-champ-deluxe-2-in-1-stride-cycle/pid-33820?N=809941245
Here is another example:
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/body-rider-deluxe-programmable-magnetic-dual-trainer/pid-667723?N=8099412450 -
Got a Life Fitness elliptical and have never regretted it!!!0
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I second the rowing machine suggestion. Best full-body cardio machine.
But I also think you should try the machines out before you decide. I hate ellipticals with a passion, I would rather jog in place than use one.
Get the one you will use/enjoy most.0 -
I haven't really tried either. I want what ever one that would give my more of a work out as to help me lose my last twenty five pounds. For those who say elliptical do you have a program you follow on it?
I would really spend time with each and then decide. Pick the one you can see yourself continuing to use.
I love the elliptical. A great workout, with no impact.0 -
I have both, and the bike has cobwebs, lol. I get a better burn on my elliptical. I like to do intervals on it; 15 seconds all out, 45 seconds low intensity, repeat 15 times. Then I try to go another fifteen, but don't usually make it, lol...
The bike seat hurts my butt. :laugh:0 -
I would really spend time with each and then decide. Pick the one you can see yourself continuing to use.
^^^ This.
Before today is over, I plan on crossing the 4,000-mile mark on this puppy since Sept. 1, 2012:
But that's me. It lives beside my work desk (I work at home) and I have everything I need within arm's reach. No excuses. Find what works for you, that you'll enjoy, and that's sustainable over the long run.0 -
Go to a gym and try both before you buy. You can usually work out as a guest for just a few dollars, or you might talk someone into letting you just try them. I personally hate the elliptical, but most people like it.0
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Thanks everyone for you input! Maybe I'll look at a few things before the big choice. I also have joint pain frequently so I'm glad to hear the elliptical is low impact.0
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