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Eliptical machine

PrairieGirl Posts: 136 Joined: 2004/04/22	2004/06/01, 03:45 PM I jumped on this thing last week. It was a good workout and I lasted as long as I expected myself too. But, it was damn hard on my hips. Is there a trick to the technique. I won't be doing it every day because I'm working on a 12 week walk-jog program and I like to do HIIT 2-3 times a week. But on odd days, I'd like to throw something else in. If I get on the bike, I'll want to do my HIIT workout and I can use the extra work on the butt that the Eliptical machine gives me.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/06/01, 06:25 PM Ho w tall are you? the stride length can be uncomfortable for shorter or taller than average people. Other things could just be the new movement is using different muscles/ muscle fibers and they are protesting a little, in that case it should get more comfortable with time. It is also a little different sort of balance required, so it may be your hip rotators are just complaining. Again, it should get more comfortable with time. Give it a try again and see how it feels. I really like the elliptical, it is anon-impact way for me to run and sprint and run backwards. -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
PrairieGirl Posts: 136 Joined: 2004/04/22	2004/06/02, 09:54 AM Thanks. I'll give it some time.
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/06/02, 08:11 PM not to sound mean, but, how's your rhythm?? My friend gets on the eliptical sometimes and he has NO sense of rhythm and he has a tough time with it. (It's funny as hell to watch him try to do it. Especially in reverse mode.) So I would, as you suggested, give it some time. -------------- Spark the fire that will torch the numbness inside. If you look too far ahead, you will lose sight of today - Carpe Diem -
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/06/02, 08:29 PM You might want to check the position of your feet. If they are on an angle in or out (something like a wheel alignment) it will effect your knees and hips if they are not straight. Just a suggestion. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada