Elliptical Users Welcome!
kenlad64
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How do you use your elliptical to help you get or stay healthy?
I try to use mine about 6 times a week, between 20 and sixty minutes. I watch a lot of older VHS movies I never thought I'd watch again. I also watch a lot of DVDs too (can't stand commercials). Currently watching "Dexter" season 1 and "The Pacific".
I try to use mine about 6 times a week, between 20 and sixty minutes. I watch a lot of older VHS movies I never thought I'd watch again. I also watch a lot of DVDs too (can't stand commercials). Currently watching "Dexter" season 1 and "The Pacific".
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I do a similar thing, generally hop on the cross trainer when there is something on TV that I want to watch - keeps my mind off the fact I am doing exercise
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I am on mine at 4:30 every morning before work, at least 5 times a week, usually more (but not at 4:30!!). I set up Netflix and watch whatever TV series I'm into at the moment! Have gone through King of Queens, The Gates, Brothers & Sisters and am currently into Army Wives and 3rd Rock from the Sun!!! Truly makes the time go by SO much faster!0
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Funny, I am usually on mine at 4:30 am on most days, it is the only time of the day I have time to use it. It''s great to have one at home. We have a space saver model and it wasn''t that expensive. I don't trust the HRM on it or the "calories burned" information it supplies. I am still estimating about 14 calories a minute (based on my current weight). I want to get a HRM (looking at the Polar FT40) soon. I am getting a bit obsessed 0
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I use mine about 3 times a week for about 45 min. Usually do resistance intervals.0
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I leave the house at 6:00 am, on the elliptical at 6:15 am, and aim for 45-60 mins 3-4 times per week. When I first started back in June, I could only do about 6 minutes at a time on Level 0. I'm now up to Level 3. Sometimes I watch TV, sometimes I just people watch out of the gym's large ceiling-to-floor window (it's in a small strip mall). :bigsmile: This week I haven't been able to go because I have a cold.:sick: I'll be back soon though :happy:0
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I watched the entire Desperate Housewives series on my elliptical (not at one time of course!)0
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I have a nordic track that I use about every other day. I like to set it for the weight loss program 1 or 2 and challenge myself to a 5 minute mile. If I hit the mile then I slow down til the mext 5 minute period. I usually listen to music since it plugs into my elliptical. I'm not much of a tv watcher. I pace myself with the pace of the music mostly.0
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Love the elliptical!
I just started using the Precor AMT- Adaptive Motion Trainer, it is amazing! You can vary your strides to mimic stairclimbing, running, or more of a long stride sprint. I've also never gotten such a great calorie burn..using my HRM today I burned 310 in 35 minutes. Definitely a new fave!0 -
I wish I had one at home!
My gym has a bunch though, and it's my favourite cardio exercise on days that I don't Zumba, lol. I keep my iPod playing, but I like to sneak peaks at what others are watching, lol.
I crank the crossramp and the resistance up to 10 (and high for HIIT), and go to it for 30-60 minutes!0 -
I use mine every weekday while watching the morning news0
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There are 3 different kinds of ellipitcals at my gym, love them all. I am usually on one for about 30-45min. I am making my way up to an hour!! It is my favourite when I do cardio.0
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i love the elliptical....i work out after work every night (6 nights a week) and i use the elliptical machine about 4 times a week for at least 30-60 min. a session...i turn on GAC (great american country) and rock out to some country music0
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I use an HRM (Polar FT4) and have found that my elliptical calorie burn estimation is right on with my HRM. I have a Sole E35, which I highly recommend, btw, where I have to enter my age and weight, etc. It's usually within a few (maybe 10 or less) calories from my HRM.0
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Trying to get back into running (er...slow jogging) shape for a half marathon, maybe even a full marathon, down the road. Typically, I only run 3-4 days per week (especially now, after such a long break from the running). On the off days, I love me some elliptical. In fact, right now I'm doing more elliptical and less running, trying to build up my cardiovascular endurance. The elliptical is a good, low-impact, cardio workout.0
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I usually do about thirty minutes a day on the elliptical. I switch it around with the intensities and the programs for variety, but I keep the time consistent.0
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I usually do about thirty minutes a day on the elliptical. I switch it around with the intensities and the programs for variety, but I keep the time consistent.
ive worked up to an elevation of 12 and incline of 12 as well...but i do try to do about 40-60 min when i do it.....i do the manual setting so i can change it when i want....0 -
Morning all!
Does anyone know if it's true, going backwards on the elliptical does Nothing for my Glutes? I read this in a post recently and it really disappointed me. :noway:0 -
I do the weight loss program, it's 33 min long (including the 5 min rest at the end) I like it!0
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I have the Walmart Gold's Gym elliptical and I hate it! I love the one at the fitness center but don't get to go much.0
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Don't have an elliptical at home (have treadmill), but my favorite machine at the gym is the elliptical. Every gym I go to has a different model and they all give me a different burn. (I hit about 6 different gyms in the area). Most of the time I'm on it doing a quick 30 minute cardio at lunch... better than nothing.... Sometimes I wish I had the elliptical at home instead of the treadmill, but I like them both!0
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I have a question. Calories burned on eliptical...is it accurate? if not some are any? how do you gauge?0
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I have a question. Calories burned on eliptical...is it accurate? if not some are any? how do you gauge?
The elliptical at my gym is pretty accurate. I also use my HRM and they match, maybe 5-10 cal difference.0 -
I *try* to do 40 min a day while watching my tv shows on Netflix. But my motivation is lacking lately!0
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I use mine around 5-6 times a week for 40-50 minutes a day, when i first started using it i listened to music but felt that was too boring and the time went too slow as the songs are only a few mintues each, i now watch my favourtie tv show Charmed which is 40-50 mins long per episode i put on the timer on the dvd player and know once the ep is done i can stop and i enjoy it more.0
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All of you diligent people hopping on the elliptical at 4.30am or some other such ungodly hour are making me feel inspired! Hehe.
Going to try to be more of a morning person myself, haha, 5 or 6 is probably the earliest I can manage though. ^.^
Ooh, and to answer the question: I ~try~ to fit in a work out 3 times a week for 30 minutes per sesh.0 -
I am new to MFP! I have an elliptical in my garage in front of a tv so I can watch HGTV while on it! Please fell free to friend me!0
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Hi,
I have been using the elliptical at my gym 5-6 times a week for 65 - 100 min. since Octobr 2011. I set it at interval, with cross ramp at 6 and 10, and resistance at 6 and 10. Is this ok? I am new at this and really don't know what I am doing. My goal is to burn as much fat as possible. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
I have problems with my ankles so using the elliptical for low impact cardio has been perfect for me. I also use the stair master for 30 min between work rate of 60 steps per min and 50 steps per min for rest rate before using the elliptical.
I increased the resistance for both the stair master and elliptical cuz I have not lost any more weight for the past week.
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I just got my elliptical (Christmas gift) and I am SO excited to lose these extra pounds that I have put on. Any tips on how to stay motivated??0
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Put it in front of TV. Make sure you have cable with no commercials and/or Netflix. This has helped me overcome the monotony.0
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I use mine at the gym.. To keep my mind off the exercise I watch whatever program I can find. I'm on level 2 for about 1-15 minutes. I just started a couple weeks ago and do other workouts as well0
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