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elliptical or tredmill?

ShellyLux Posts: 15 Joined: 2003/09/09	2004/03/25, 02:42 PM I am going to purchase either an elliptical or a tredmill but am not sure which one to get? I want to be able to gte in a good cardio workout on those yucky rainy days. Is one better than the other. What do you guys prefer?? TIA Shelly
Kyrah Posts: 251 Joined: 2004/03/11	2004/03/25, 02:47 PM I prefer the elliptical since there is virtually no impact on my joints. Both are great machines it just kind of depends on what you yourself prefer, and I know alot of people who don't like the feel of the "eliptical movement" they say it feels strange. I dunno :) -------------- Love me as I am . . . Let me worry about how I look!
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/03/25, 02:49 PM Which to you go on at the gym? Buy the one you're most likely to use.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/03/25, 02:53 PM Is your main form of cardio walking? i would say buy a stationary bike, either recumbent or upright so you can get some cross training in on those rainy days. -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
ShellyLux Posts: 15 Joined: 2003/09/09	2004/03/25, 02:54 PM Thanks Kyrah and Taurie. I dont go to a gym, that why I am purchasing this piece of equipment. I just dont know which one is better.
jcannuck Posts: 210 Joined: 2004/01/31	2004/03/25, 03:54 PM Although not as efficient as either of the ones you mentioned, a bike takes up less room, you just have to do it a little longer, also no impact on the joints. I'll have to go with a simmer on this one.
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/03/25, 04:03 PM I have a bike and an elliptical and I use the elliptical much more, it burns more calories than a bike (if you get one with arm action as well) Also you can run outside to vary your routine but you couldn't go for a quick elliptical round the park. ELLIPTICAL, ELLIPTICAL , ELLIPTICAL :big_smile:
Relique Posts: 187 Joined: 2004/03/17	2004/03/25, 04:36 PM just a thought, but insted of getting a bike, tredmill or an Eliptical, what about a training video? like Tae-Bo? Power Yoga? just a thought beeing cheep :) -------------- Sean "TBAR" Johnson -USAF-
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/03/25, 05:13 PM The elipticle will definately burn more calories, and also get the HR up faster. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2004/03/25, 06:09 PM Run and or walk outside and save your money. -------------- "Get everthing you want--just make a little change now"
techwench Posts: 4 Joined: 2004/03/14	2004/03/29, 10:58 AM what about blisters on the treadmill. i think i have narrow ankle syndrome although i have wide feet. i have new balance shoes and still i get blisters on the back of the heels. can anything be done about this?
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/03/29, 11:27 AM put some moleskin or thick band aids in your shoes or on your heels, rub stick deodorant on your heels where they tend to blister - it will reduce friction. Or you could try breaking down the back of your shoe, we used to do it to our boots, wrap the back in a bandanna or washcloth and hit it with a hammer. Repeat until it is more comfortable when you wear it....:) -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
Relique Posts: 187 Joined: 2004/03/17	2004/03/29, 12:32 PM I wear 2 pairs of socks when nessesary to either brake in shoes, or when running in boots, the two pairs of socks will rub, and keep the friction off your feet. Just remeber to make sure that your shoes are "snug" not cut-off-your-circulation tight, and not loose enough to let your foot move around in your shoe -------------- Sean "TBAR" Johnson -USAF-