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  • I agree that heart rate monitor is the way to go. I also do the Ab Ripper workout and log it as Calisthenics, but use the calories from my HRM.
  • I was in a similar situation when I first started running again. Over time, you should find your heart rate start to decrease and take a longer amount of time to reach your max heart rate. I used to hit 175 in the first few minutes, and I would revert back to walking when I hit 185. Eventually, it started to take 5…
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  • I use both just to switch it up from time to time. I generally burn 50% more calories running on the treadmill v. the elliptical per mile or 10 minutes of workout, but I get a good burn from both.
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