Eliptical machine

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jimmymc003
jimmymc003 Posts: 3
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How do you find eliptical stepper machine in the exercises??

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  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
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    with 2 L's :)

    elliptical.
  • natachan
    natachan Posts: 149
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    I love the elliptical. I hurt my knees doing track and basketball in school, so the low impact really helps me. Plus I burn more calories and can push myself harder than on a regular treadmill.
  • jimmymc003
    jimmymc003 Posts: 3
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    That worked, I thought I did that already but I guess not.
    Thanks!
  • mangorabbit
    mangorabbit Posts: 219 Member
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    So, silly question perhaps, but how is it that the elliptical burns more cal than running on a treadmill? Seems like it is often less work (or that is my vague perception...)
  • wiglet23
    wiglet23 Posts: 887 Member
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    So, silly question perhaps, but how is it that the elliptical burns more cal than running on a treadmill? Seems like it is often less work (or that is my vague perception...)

    most likely the resistance levels... I know my cal burn goes up with every increase in resistance.
  • natachan
    natachan Posts: 149
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    The elliptical machines at my gym allow you to put resistance behind each step making it harder to go. Plus see my comment about bad knees, without my knee sending sharp jabbing pain up my leg I can go a lot further and a lot faster.
  • stritte14
    stritte14 Posts: 52 Member
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    The arc trainer is really good too for knee problems. I hurt mine in a car accident and can't run but love both machines and have very little if any pain ever.

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