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Elliptical or stationary bike... which is better????

tony1307
tony1307 Posts: 127 Member
edited February 7 in Fitness and Exercise
I was hoping to get people's opinions on which is more comfortable, and more effective
I meant to ask Elliptical or TREADMILL..........

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  • RaggedyPond
    RaggedyPond Posts: 1,487 Member
    I like elliptical because I get knee pain if I run more than once a week.
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    I prefer stationary bikes to ellipticals but not sure if it is more effective. Neither is a frequent part of my exercise regimen.
  • peejay65pj
    peejay65pj Posts: 15
    punch the same 20 minutes into mfp both exersises and you will see an elliptical burns a lot more calories in the same amount of time, even a real bike versus a stationary there is a difference because it takes more muscles to balance.
  • tottie06
    tottie06 Posts: 259 Member
    I love both! But more comfortable? It would have to be the Elliptical IMO. More effective? I don't know the answer to that one as I like to keep things switched up. Whether on the Elliptical, or hauling up a 40% incline on the treadmill, I get results!
  • krs4747
    krs4747 Posts: 13 Member
    I alternate. The elliptical can be hard on my foot (no clue why), but I like it. And really like the treadmill. Hate the bike. LOL
  • kirschkuchen
    kirschkuchen Posts: 29 Member
    For me, the treadmill is far more effective simply because that's what I like to use. I can still run even if the weather is terrible or it's too dark/ too late/ too whatever excuse I have at the time.

    Do what is more fun. Chances are higher you'll stick to it.
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