Group: General Diet & Nutrition

General Diet & Nutrition
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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Elliptical Workout

ralee7346
ralee7346
Posts: 3
Joined: 2004/10/13
United States
2004/10/13, 10:18 PM
I just got the Sharper Image Elliptical Machine (so it's more like you're swinging your legs vs. stepping) and I was wondering if there is a right and wrong way of using it? It feels like I working the right muscles but I'm not sure. Advice anyone?
deadheadted
deadheadted
Posts: 123
Joined: 2004/05/31
United States
2004/10/13, 10:38 PM
As long as it's getting your heart-rate up and you don't have any pain or discomfort when using it, I can't imagine you're doing anything wrong. Keep in mind that even "working the right muscles" won't build any new muscle since it's a non-stressful cardiovascular exercise.
ralee7346
ralee7346
Posts: 3
Joined: 2004/10/13
United States
2004/10/14, 02:29 PM
Okay, thank you!! I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't going to hurt myself. I'm not wanting to build any new muscle, just trying to get some type of exercise. Thank you again!
Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2004/10/15, 05:02 AM
I can go both ways on my elliptical trainer. Can you do that? First it feels rather funny but you really get a great work out out of it! :big_smile:

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ralee7346
ralee7346
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Joined: 2004/10/13
United States
2004/10/15, 09:55 PM
The one that I have just swings...I figured that I better get the cheaper one first before I invest in a better one just in case I flake out of exercising...I usually lose interest within a month or so. So far I'm enjoying the workout I get, not to strenuous, but still I'm doing something.