Which machine offers better & faster results? A treadmill or an elliptical?
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The calorie counters on treadmills indicate that you'll burn more calories there than on an elliptical.  But it is probably heavily influenced by how hard you're working.  If you are working hard on an elliptical, you'll obviously burn more cals than if you're strolling on a treadmill.
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The eliptical machine is one of the GREATEST inventions EVER!! It's like running but with less stress on the ankles, knees and shins. They are definately an excellent investment. Once you get situated and used to the motion you can pump your arms as if you were jogging and get an excellent cardio workout. It works your hips, thighs, calves and buttocks. Like running however, if done with proper movements can result in a total body workout (even with abs if done w/ proper breathing). The cost is $600 and up, check them out and keep in mind what sort of programs you might want to come with your machine. Your basic machine would be more or less a quick start without any screens indication milage done or mph... however you can go more technologically advanced (as well as a little deeper in the pocket) and get one with heartrate monitoring on the handles and a full screen w/ a variety of options (hiking, training, i've even seen some w/ a personal trainer option... all you need to do is keep up). But like any machine, read all the material they send with it so you don't wind up injuring yourself. Good luck!!
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Exercise machine\nHome blood pressure monitor\nElectronic scales\nPerhaps?
915286
Anything elliptical that involves both the legs and arms. Elliptical machines give you low impact, and using both arms and legs helps to burn more calories, as well as involve more muscles used.\n\nI can easily burn 400 calories in 30 minutes on an elliptical trainer with not too much effort.  40 minutes is ideal for fat burning, by the way.
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Well, I am not sure if you have access to a Elliptical Trainer. But, it works your arms, chest, abs, legs and glutes all at the same time and you will see results within a week. It is an excellent overall exercise machine. You will burn 100 calories in 8 minutes. Stay away from Sodium, Sugar, dairy products and carbohyrdtaes and you will lose weight quickly. Drink plenty of water and eat alot of lean protein and vegetables.
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Any of the machines work,  If you use it.... It's the self discipline that is hard.... I have alot of machines and I have always exercised and I swear by it, but I also found I end up doing more floor exercises then the machines and they seem to work better for me... I get faster results.... So It's up to the individual on buying the machines... Have fun!!!
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I guess it depends on what you need.  Do you mean for weight training or aerobic?  I find treadmills, exercise bicycles, and steppers quite good and safe.  \n\nIn terms of weight training I use free weights so I am not that familiar with the different machines, but my friends swear by BowFlex.\n\nI would suggest you do some internet research, look around some gyms in your area, viist sports equipment stores, and ask lots of questions at the gyms and stores.  Your local library probably has books that might help you.
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What do you want to accomplish?  Just general fitness, build up a specific muscle group, lose weight, or what?  Answer that and you'll be 90% of the way to your ideal workout.\n\nAs a very general rule, exercise that uses your arms AND legs is better than just one or the other, and exercise that raises your arms over your heart is better than exercise that doesn't (because the heart has to pump harder to push the blood uphill).  Which means that if you're stuck indoors and don't have equipment, the humble jumping jack isn't a bad choice.   (Hmmm... jumping jacks with a 5-lb dumbbell in each hand?  I've never tried that...)\n\nIf you have access to a health club, try the elliptical cross-trainers, especially the ones that let you pump with your arms as well as "pedal" with your legs.  I find those get my heart rate up faster than treadmills or stationary bikes, and are a more "concentrated" form of exercise, at least for my body and its many flaws and weaknesses.  Your mileage may vary.\n\nFrom my personal experience, though, I haven't found anything that is as intensive, complete, and thorough as martial-arts practice.  Kicking and punching for half an hour, either alone or with a partner, is incredibly intense, especially if you have a heavy bag to provide some resistance.  I've been teaching my 15YO daughter her next form lately while we are at the gym, and just minutes of walking across the floor doing  reverse punches gets me more winded than half an hour on the elliptical.
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I love the elliptical machine so much I bought one!  :)  It really works on your gluts, and is a great all over workout since you can move your arms and your legs. \n\nFor weight machines, I don't know what it's called, but you're face down with your upper thighs being supported by a padded bar.  Then you're lifting weights with a bar that's on the back of your ankle by bending your knee.  Hope this helps!  Enjoy your workout.  :)
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the stepmaster is awesome..though a killer on my knees.  I also use the treadmill on an incline.
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Check the reviews at http://www.treadmilldoctor.com  They don't sell treadmills, so their reviews are pretty objective.\n\nI have a PaceMaster Platinum that is great.  I think it was a little over $1500, though.
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Elliptical trainers are great because they don't feel so difficult as treadmills.  I do think, however, that the readouts for calories burned tend to be overly generous or high.  It might tell you that you burned 450 calories in 40 minutes, but I don't think that anyone really burns that many!\n\nI would work out for 30-40 minutes (including cool down and warm up) - pick one of the preset programs that incorporate some "hills."  Don't lean on the machine or rest your upper body while you work out - it's a common mistake.  Instead, try to pump your arms freestyle or pump with the skiing handblebars if they come on your machine.\n\nA few years ago, I lost about 10 pounds in about 9 months (I wasn't dieting at all), and I only used the elliptical at my gym.  If you work out 5 times a week, I think it's a very effective way to melt some fat and improve your cardio system!
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Cardio is what makes you lose weight.  If you don't like the treadmill (I hate it), use the stationary bike or the stair climber.  Actually, those machines get incredibly boring after a few weeks of using them every day, so I prefer to do something fun...I like dancing, playing tennis, bowling, and horseback riding.  You lose track of time and it doesn't seem like work, and it has the added bonus of keeping you in shape!
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Treadmill might because you can jog, walk, go up hill...etc.  Treadmill you use your arms so you can lose more with your arms.
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using a treatmill or running?\n\ndoing streches?
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Which one.\nThey range from statical scales to efficient, low friction machines.
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Cardio workout loooooooooool i don't think so go on a treadmill so you see the diference lol