treadmill vs. elliptical machine ?
nnbb asked:
I need help.
I have been working out on my treadmill 6 days a week and also doing weight training every other day. I do lots of squats and stuff. well since I have been going faster on the treadmill my knees have been starting to hurt. right under the knee cap. I know its the treadmill cause It wasn’t till I started using it did they hurt. but it was about a week after when i started to go at 5mph. for 28 min. well Its been a week since i have worked out and my knees still hurt ?? what gives? I would enjoy my workouts so much better if my knees didn’t hurt. would getting a elliptical help ? i know it won’t be so hard on the joints but will it still give me the same workout ? like will my legs still get the same workout as treadmill. ?? I’m mainly looking for cardio to drop weight and I weight lift for muscle toning ? but the joggin has helped tone my legs even more.
Kevin
I need help.
I have been working out on my treadmill 6 days a week and also doing weight training every other day. I do lots of squats and stuff. well since I have been going faster on the treadmill my knees have been starting to hurt. right under the knee cap. I know its the treadmill cause It wasn’t till I started using it did they hurt. but it was about a week after when i started to go at 5mph. for 28 min. well Its been a week since i have worked out and my knees still hurt ?? what gives? I would enjoy my workouts so much better if my knees didn’t hurt. would getting a elliptical help ? i know it won’t be so hard on the joints but will it still give me the same workout ? like will my legs still get the same workout as treadmill. ?? I’m mainly looking for cardio to drop weight and I weight lift for muscle toning ? but the joggin has helped tone my legs even more.
Kevin
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Mike
The elliptical is easier on your knees, you could also try swimming. Swimming causes the physical stress you need without the joint damage.
Tom
The elliptical is great because you are actually toning and getting a cardio workout at the same time depending on the resistance which can be adjusted. You can also WALK at an incline on the treadmill to tone your legs. Not sure of your weight but that may be why your knees hurt also if you just jumped right in your body is not used to the stress of running. Gradually with anything is the best. Good luck
Cliff
Ellipticals are a fine alternative, so are Recumant bikes or even swimming. Do that until your knees feel better then consider running again. You can run on sand, that is easy on the knees, or you can get a treadmill with a little more give. Nordic Track has some treadmills with what they call reflex deck, it what I recomend for customers with bad knees.
my mom bought a treadmill that is motor driven, i still prefer to jog and run the old fashioned way.;`~