Elliptical or Treadmill??????

reese1206
reese1206 Posts: 229
edited September 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Which is better? I am thinking of getting either but would like to know which is more beneficial?

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  • chelcscarbrough
    chelcscarbrough Posts: 45 Member
    Personally I prefer the elliptical. The treadmill is so boring to me! But I guess it's just a matter of personal preference.
  • ashj3nt
    ashj3nt Posts: 7 Member
    i believe eliptical is better... you can change the vertical you work out at, along with think about the muscles you are working when doing your work out! Treadmills are great, but Elipticals are better! :)
  • mynameisdumbnuts
    mynameisdumbnuts Posts: 111
    Elliptical! I think treadmills are boring, too. Plus, your arms are also going on the elliptical.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    i believe eliptical is better... you can change the vertical you work out at, along with think about the muscles you are working when doing your work out! Treadmills are great, but Elipticals are better! :)

    You can get treadmills that do the same thing.
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    You can run anywhere. Even in the winter. Ellipttical
  • countjackula
    countjackula Posts: 99
    I think treadmills are better for workouts, few things beat sprinting for interval training or incline walks. However, if you're buying one for your home I'd get the elliptical.

    - Easier on the joints.
    - Safer (can squeeze in 30 minutes of cardio while watching TV).
    - Better for interval training; especially with the arms which give you a full body workout.
    - ...you can always run outside, lol. :laugh:
  • reese1206
    reese1206 Posts: 229
    I prefer NOT running outside in the snow ; )
    I think treadmills are better for workouts, few things beat sprinting for interval training or incline walks. However, if you're buying one for your home I'd get the elliptical.

    - Easier on the joints.
    - Safer (can squeeze in 30 minutes of cardio while watching TV).
    - Better for interval training; especially with the arms which give you a full body workout.
    - ...you can always run outside, lol. :laugh:
  • Losingforlife1
    Losingforlife1 Posts: 14 Member
    I'd prefer the elliptical. Just from googling ur topic title it looks like either one burns about the same calories it just comes down to preference.
  • countjackula
    countjackula Posts: 99
    I prefer NOT running outside in the snow ; )

    Really? Whenever it rains or snows the first thing I do when I come home is put on my running shoes. I'll probably pay the price for it sooner or later (knock on wood!) but I love it!

    Running in the rain is awesome, splashing in puddles, dodging obstacles. And running in the snow makes me feel like Rocky in Rocky IV. :laugh:
  • SJSchwartz
    SJSchwartz Posts: 131
    I have bad knees.

    I must have weird joints.. but the elliptical makes my knees hurt, where the treadmill doesn't.
  • BellaB777
    BellaB777 Posts: 19 Member
    Elliptical. It helps me burn more calories in a shorter amount of time than the Treadmill.
  • reese1206
    reese1206 Posts: 229
    Hahahaha......I would not feel like Rocky ; ) Plus having 4 kids makes it hard to just go for a run. I don't have anyone to watch my munchkins.
    I prefer NOT running outside in the snow ; )

    Really? Whenever it rains or snows the first thing I do when I come home is put on my running shoes. I'll probably pay the price for it sooner or later (knock on wood!) but I love it!

    Running in the rain is awesome, splashing in puddles, dodging obstacles. And running in the snow makes me feel like Rocky in Rocky IV. :laugh:
  • apetty21
    apetty21 Posts: 137
    I think it really comes down to: Which one are you most likely to use? I think more calories are burned with an elliptical but I'm more likely to use a treadmill.
  • Chgogal1
    Chgogal1 Posts: 27
    I prefer the Treadmill myself. However, I believe they are both work equally as well. You should invest in whichever one you are more likely to use. It just depends on the intensity of your workout. One thing the Eliptical has going for it is that it is easier on your joints. However, for weight bearing exercise, the Treadmill is better.
  • countjackula
    countjackula Posts: 99
    Hahahaha......I would not feel like Rocky ; ) Plus having 4 kids makes it hard to just go for a run. I don't have anyone to watch my munchkins.

    Fair enough. :wink:

    Would still pick the elliptical though. Especially because you can do 30-60 minutes at a reasonable pace while watching TV or something relaxing. And it's a little bit quieter (running tends to be noisier). In terms of effectiveness they are roughly the same.

    PLUS even if it's snowing now you could run outside in the summer, yes?
  • reese1206
    reese1206 Posts: 229
    No one to watch the kids if I leave to run. I think I will be getting the Elliptical. Thank you
    Hahahaha......I would not feel like Rocky ; ) Plus having 4 kids makes it hard to just go for a run. I don't have anyone to watch my munchkins.

    Fair enough. :wink:

    Would still pick the elliptical though. Especially because you can do 30-60 minutes at a reasonable pace while watching TV or something relaxing. And it's a little bit quieter (running tends to be noisier). In terms of effectiveness they are roughly the same.

    PLUS even if it's snowing now you could run outside in the summer, yes?
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    I also vote for the elliptical
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    I prefer NOT running outside in the snow ; )

    Really? Whenever it rains or snows the first thing I do when I come home is put on my running shoes. I'll probably pay the price for it sooner or later (knock on wood!) but I love it!

    Running in the rain is awesome, splashing in puddles, dodging obstacles. And running in the snow makes me feel like Rocky in Rocky IV. :laugh:

    Downpours I'm not to keen on but nice soft light rain is so relaxing to run in. It really kind of clears your head gives you a state of solitude that is so therapeutic. Snow is the same way especially on secluded trails or quiet neighborhood. All of the sounds are muffled. It soothes your soul!
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Elliptical. It helps me burn more calories in a shorter amount of time than the Treadmill.

    I've found the opposite. I burn way more jogging/running than using the elliptical, even at a high resistance/high slope (whatever it's called).

    I use both, and I used to dislike the treadmill, but I've grown to enjoy jogging/running enough that I prefer the treadmill. I feel like I get a better workout jogging/running than I do on the elliptical.
  • Loves418
    Loves418 Posts: 330 Member
    I have bad knees.

    I must have weird joints.. but the elliptical makes my knees hurt, where the treadmill doesn't.

    ME too :) I belong to a gym I always do the treadmill yesterday I got the courage to try the elliptical and after a minute my knee was like ARE YOU KIDDING??? this hurts way to much. I had to stop. I thought I was a freak and the only one..lol..
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    I go back and forth between the two. Do you have enough room for a treadmill as it takes up more room then the elliptical? Right now I prefer the treadmill over the elliptical as I am on a total running kick with doing sprints. I seem to get more into it right now on the treadmill.
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