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Elliptical vs. treadmill (or any other indoor suggestions)

lorikw140
lorikw140 Posts: 1
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I have a treadmill that I use but it has started slipping so I thought about getting an elliptical. What indoor exercise equipment is the best?

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  • Falling2Grace
    Falling2Grace Posts: 220 Member
    It depends on your needs and abilities.
    I personally prefer the low impact but high results with the elliptical. It is much better on your joints verses running on a treadmill. But I think it's more preference too. If I had a choice, I'd totally get the elliptical.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Try not to overthink this
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    http://www.amazon.com/Bowflex-SelectTech-Adjustable-Dumbbells-Pair/dp/B00O89FXF6

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  • dougpconnell219
    dougpconnell219 Posts: 566 Member
    If I were to buy one cardio machine, I'd get a rower.
  • bren3jet
    bren3jet Posts: 33 Member
    Get which ever one you are likely to actually use.....not just which one would be BEST to get. Having said that, I have a treadmill that I use and a bike that I never use. I'm dying to trade the bike in for a rower. Rowing is the best bang for your buck when it comes to cardio in my opinion. You get a great upper body workout too.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Rower or bike. You can walk or run outside year-round. The other two give you options in case you hurt yourself. I prefer the rower, but the bike is the most rehab-friendly for most injuries (you don't need to use your hands).
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    I love my elliptical and use it often.

    I also second the rowing machine but I can't use it as often - it kicks my @ss.
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    I really like my bike. Doesn't take up as much space as a treadmill or elliptical.
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