What's better for exercising

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ReadySara
ReadySara Posts: 86 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I have not worked out for 3 months now, since I've been real busy with work. I' am determine to start back today (since I'm caught up with work) and I know it's going to be hard and tuff. I only have the treadmill and elliptical which one is better for better results?

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  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
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    Do a little of both?
  • rboshamp
    rboshamp Posts: 2
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    recommendation i got was elliptical - burns more calories because it utilizes upper body. from my bro, who is phd in sports physical therapy.
  • CFAITH_WARD
    CFAITH_WARD Posts: 281 Member
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    do both and throw in a yoga video to tone your upper body.
  • wnt2bbggr
    wnt2bbggr Posts: 9 Member
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    being a bit more "mature" here, I use the elliptical, it's easier on my knees
  • aeckels616
    aeckels616 Posts: 210 Member
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    Typically, an elliptical will burn more calories in a shorter period of time (though that might depend on what exactly you're doing on the treadmill and what settings you're using on the elliptical). But if you're doing it consistently, you should mix things up so you're not doing the same type of exercise every day.
  • katelynpelerson
    katelynpelerson Posts: 99 Member
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    elliptical! I always feel like I've done more after I do it instead of the treadmill, and as stated above, it's better for the knees!

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