treadmill vs. elliptical.please help?
jessy asked:
i was set on getting a manuel treadmill(i don’t have the money for an expensive one with the motor). then i started to read about elliptical machines. they sound really good too, and i found some reasonably priced ones.
i read that elliptical machines are easier, is this true? and i heard that they burn more calories in the same amount of time as a treadmill does, but then i also heard that they are better for building muscles than shedding fat. and how effective are manuel treadmills? i read that they are good, because it’s closer to actually running than the motorized ones are. i really need help on this one!
anyone have any input? it’d be greatly appreciated!
also….please don’t suggest going outside for a jog. first of all i HATE the cold, and i really don’t like people looking at me when i work out.
Helen
i was set on getting a manuel treadmill(i don’t have the money for an expensive one with the motor). then i started to read about elliptical machines. they sound really good too, and i found some reasonably priced ones.
i read that elliptical machines are easier, is this true? and i heard that they burn more calories in the same amount of time as a treadmill does, but then i also heard that they are better for building muscles than shedding fat. and how effective are manuel treadmills? i read that they are good, because it’s closer to actually running than the motorized ones are. i really need help on this one!
anyone have any input? it’d be greatly appreciated!
also….please don’t suggest going outside for a jog. first of all i HATE the cold, and i really don’t like people looking at me when i work out.
Helen
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ELLIPITICAL!
Julie
if an elliptical is an option I’d go for that….
it IS easier, you use more muscles.. it’s an upper body work out as well and it’s just more fun… I had a tendency to feel as though I was gonna fly off the back of the treadmill… that’s not an option with the elliptical…
I think it just FELT like a better work out…
Tom
If I was you I would go to sears or somewhere that had them both and try them out. I personally would get a elliptical cuz they work more muscles and its more fun cuz your not just walking. Its suppose to be better for you to cuz you don’t have that impact of when your running.
Tim
I’m not sure if it’s easier, but I do think it gives you a better workout, whenever I use the elliptical, the morning after, my muscles ar really sore, so I know that It’s working.