Arc trainer

hotasfire36
hotasfire36 Posts: 235 Member
edited November 8 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all! I have recently started working out at the gym on the Arc trainer. Has anyone experienced good results from the Arc trainer?

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  • 67mirunner
    67mirunner Posts: 32
    I love it, it's so fun and easier on the joints.....so, if you like it, go for it! I usually use the arc for cross training from running, but it's been a good & loyal friend for me!
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
    Its the most popular cardio machine at my gym. People seem to love it. I use it here and there to mix it up from running, but I find I feel the burn in my leg muscles long before my heart rate gets where I want it to be. Thats just me though. I've never heard anyone else say that and I see some people work up a serious sweat on that.
  • lisalsd1
    lisalsd1 Posts: 1,519 Member
    I hate the arc trainer, b/c it is a serious cardio workout (or can be). My husband always uses it when he needs to lose a few lbs. Works well for him. I've found that I burn more calories on it in the same amount of time in the treadmill.
  • kareneastwood865
    kareneastwood865 Posts: 132 Member
    I LOVE the Arc trainer. It is easier on my knees. I cannot tolerate the elliptical but love the Arc. Go figure.
  • hotasfire36
    hotasfire36 Posts: 235 Member
    Thanks everyone. Im liking the arc trainer. Its not the most popular machine in my gym though. The treadmill and elliptical is. Actually yesterday i was the only one in the gym on it
  • Beautifulbridgittlee7
    Beautifulbridgittlee7 Posts: 352 Member
    I love the machine, I drip with sweat and I huff and puff. For some reason, this site does not let me log it.
  • amandaiams
    amandaiams Posts: 73 Member
    edited December 2014
    I was pretty disappointed I couldn't log my time on here from the arc trainer. I was wondering how accurately the arc trainer measures calories. I'm willing to bet not too awful accurate as it didn't even ask my weight when it said I was burning X amount. Either way, I like it. I used it for the first time yesterday for a serious session and I have to say, I sweat WAY more on that than I ever do the treadmill or elliptical.
  • hotasfire36
    hotasfire36 Posts: 235 Member
    amandaiams wrote: »
    I was pretty disappointed I couldn't log my time on here from the arc trainer. I was wondering how accurately the arc trainer measures calories. I'm willing to bet not too awful accurate as it didn't even ask my weight when it said I was burning X amount. Either way, I like it. I used it for the first time yesterday for a serious session and I have to say, I sweat WAY more on that than I ever do the treadmill or elliptical.

    Thankfully the arc trainer I use at Planet fitness ask my weight, so hopefully it is close to accurate. The good thing about it is that I don't eat back 100 percent of my exercise calories anyway, so I should be safe. I have been enjoying this machine and love the different programs I can set it to.
  • hotasfire36
    hotasfire36 Posts: 235 Member
    Okay I have been using the Arc trainer for several weeks now. I love it!!! My legs are starting to look more toned. So strange that the machine is not popular at my gym (planet fitness). Most times im the only one using the machine.
  • joneallen
    joneallen Posts: 217 Member
    Probably the most used piece of cardio equipment at the gym. Everyone seems to love it.
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    I like it. I usually use manual and set the resistance between 40-45 or I use the 3rd program (hill training I think) of level 8.
  • frankiedb
    frankiedb Posts: 277 Member
    Great machine!
  • hotasfire36
    hotasfire36 Posts: 235 Member
    Well i have an update. I have now increased my time to 45 mins on arc trainer. Hope to get up to an hour in a few weeks!
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