The Elliptical

havingitall
havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
edited September 19 in Success Stories
Back at the beginning of April, I was afraid to use the elliptical. It looked like it kicked butt and I was afraid that I would look like a fool if I lost control of it. I tried it out when we were on vacation in the hotel gym. Only my husband and I were there and if I ended up hurting myself, I would never see those people again. My husband has seen me look foolish before so I was okay with that!

I was hooked right from the start. Today .... This is where the success comes in........ I was on the elliptical for 1 hour on levels 13 - 14 ( previously I had only lasted 40 minutes)

I am so proud of myself!

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  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    :noway: that is fantastic!! You make me want to up that number when I go today!!

    Thanks for the challenge!!


    You are doing so well!!!!!!!!!!! You should feel proud!

    :heart: Jeannie
  • cherie2304
    cherie2304 Posts: 632 Member
    Good for you!!! Keep up the good work.
  • naugustyniak
    naugustyniak Posts: 836 Member
    Congrats!!!! I think that will be my next workout machine.
  • roxie17
    roxie17 Posts: 71
    CONGRATS! You should be so PROUD of yourself. I LOVE the elliptical. Keep up the good work. :wink:
  • benw
    benw Posts: 211 Member
    I am so proud of her.

    I have read that the elliptical burns more caleries then most of the other cardio machines.
  • nebulas
    nebulas Posts: 49 Member
    congrads!!!!!

    I <3 it too! I love to run but i hurt myself a few years ago. if it wasnt for this machine i think i would have a really hard time with Cardo.
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    That is great!!! It is a good workout. I am a huge fan myself. :happy:

    I do burn a lot more in a shorter period of time using the elliptical. I generally have 100 cals burned in about 8 minutes!! :drinker: :drinker:

    Keep up the good work!! :glasses:
  • TANKENEY32
    TANKENEY32 Posts: 105 Member
    WOW!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • hdawg
    hdawg Posts: 28
    The great thing about it is if you have a bad back or bad knees it doesn't hurt them. I have a bad back the elliptical is the only workout I can do. I'm glad I found it!
  • BoPeep1967
    BoPeep1967 Posts: 42 Member
    I want to buy one so badly. Is there a particular brand you recommend?:huh:
  • LizzyAnne
    LizzyAnne Posts: 1 Member
    WAY TO GO!! :bigsmile: I was the same way as you were. Now, OH my goodness!! I Love the Elliptical! :love:

    Lizzy
  • CarmenSantiago
    CarmenSantiago Posts: 681 Member
    :smokin: WOW!! I am impressed! That is awesome! I have an eliptical that I work out on everyday. 30 minutes at intermittent levels up to 6 are the most I can do most days. I burn about 500 to 600 calories.

    When I grow up I wanna be just like you! :bigsmile:

    Great job!
  • CarmenSantiago
    CarmenSantiago Posts: 681 Member
    I want to buy one so badly. Is there a particular brand you recommend?:huh:

    Mine is from Sears but I can't think of the brand right now; I'm at work. But you definitely want to buy a good one, they are expensive but worth it. Mine has an SD slot which I love because I can get various IFIT cards with different level work outs. It also has different work outs built in. They are awesome. It has all sorts of read outs and I love that it tells me how many calories I'm burning.

    Good Luck!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    that is so great. :drinker:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I am so proud of her.

    I have read that the elliptical burns more caleries then most of the other cardio machines.

    I always think you have a split personality when your hubby responds!!

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I often wondered what people thought. Sometimes it confuses me too!
  • annaliza
    annaliza Posts: 809
    Lol, I have to agree....sometimes it's confusing if I don't look at the name of the person who's posting

    Congrats on the elliptical. I love them and plan to get one at the end of next month or beginning of July. I've always heard that they burn more calories, too. I do know that they are easy on your joints!

    Good luck to you and congrats!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Ok, so there is 3 days of elliptical....thanks for challenging me!:grumble:

    Uh, I mean:bigsmile:
  • BoPeep1967
    BoPeep1967 Posts: 42 Member
    I want to buy one so badly. Is there a particular brand you recommend?:huh:

    Mine is from Sears but I can't think of the brand right now; I'm at work. But you definitely want to buy a good one, they are expensive but worth it. Mine has an SD slot which I love because I can get various IFIT cards with different level work outs. It also has different work outs built in. They are awesome. It has all sorts of read outs and I love that it tells me how many calories I'm burning.

    Good Luck!

    Thanks for answering, Carmen! I appreciate it.:bigsmile:
  • mom24qties
    mom24qties Posts: 112
    Wow that is great!! Doesn't it feel good to challenge yourself and meet the challenge, and then go beyond that? You will be doing bigger and better things!
  • tucson2
    tucson2 Posts: 16
    Just joined today and you've inspired me to get on that elliptical sitting in the garage. Maybe it's been waiting for me all these years? CONGRATULATIONS on your and your husband's success. Fantastic!
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