Work out Machines

[phillyidol]

I need some help. The weather stops me from running way too often so I want to buy something for the house. I thought tread mill to run on but my friend says the elyptical machine is better. What do you guys think and why?

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[MARV]

They say the eliptical is better because you're not incurring the repetitive stress damage to your body that can come from jogging, running or walking. I'm such a creature of habit though, that I can't stop using the treadmill. But I wear really good sneakers and I usually do more of a climbing kind of exercise with higher angles on the machine so the shock to the heel is at a minimum. When not doing that, I'm all over the stairmaster. I should speak to my chiropractor about this especially since I have scoliosis.

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[empyrean]

Well..i'll go for threadmill Philly.

But then again, these equipments are expensive in our country. About 20 to 40 thousand per unit. I just do push ups. [:D][:D][:D]


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[scramjet]

I really don't like treadmills. I do the eliptical trainer once a week and run twice a week. Besides giving you less impact on your joints, the eliptical trainer allows you to go backward, working different muscles than you do running.

[edisonoside]

Have you tried the eliptical machine? Try it first, You might not like it? I find it awkward. I use the treadmill and sometimes the StairMaster...My fav is a real bike outdoors.

[MikeP]

Well it looks like a dead heat Philly![:p]

Actually, my fiancée and I just bought one of those compact ProForm ellipticals just the other week off HSN. After assembling the monster in a little over 2 hours, I'll have to admit it's solid and pretty damn impressive. We got it for around $500 (retails for about $800) and it folds up to save space, which is a must in our tiny condo. It's a serious calorie burner and I certainly felt it 2 days later. This definitely beats the silly Gazelle that we've had for a couple years, which was passable but clearly a cheap imitation of the elliptical in terms of motion. Thank god I never endured one of the Tony Little DVDs that came with![xx(]

[phillyidol]

Man this is hard for me. The tie on which is better is not helping. I know the eliptical gives a low impact, better workout. But I did try one and found it hard. I'm afraid that I might use it alot less because of that. I'm still on the fence with this but I want something soon.
I even saw the stationary bikes and thought of that but I would feel silly riding that in the house.
But thanks for your ideas guys, I really need the help.

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[scramjet]

My experience with eliptical machines is that they're often awkward the first time or two you use them and that different types have different feels. You might want to try out a few different ones and see if one is more comfortable for you.

[newwavepunkgirl]

I've not heard of those eliptical machines! What are they then?(I'm more into swimming)

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[phillyidol]

Its better if you google a picture but its sort of a stair master machine I guess. But like an improved version.

AND!!!!!!!!! Even though I would prefer a treadmill....I think I am going with the elyptical! I know many of you were losing sleep over this one. I spoke to a trainer friend of mine and he sold me on the pros of that machine. Thanks to all of you for your help!

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[reillygirl]

Good luck with your Eliptical machine. Unfortunatley my place is way to small for one. I have a stationary bike but it is uncomfortable so I usually end up walking instead.

[jumpshift]

Isn't an elyptical machine one of those workout machines that's sort of shaped as a staircase? Anyway I picked the treadmill. I might just get one of them my my room.

[phillyidol]

I'm still on the fence about this. AAAAAAH!

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