Question #21: Treadmills, eliptical trainers or recumbent bikes?
Which one is best if used daily, for improving
fitness, toning and losing weight?
Answer: I'd avoid the eliptical. It's bad for your hips.
Imagine you are running in the sand, your
footprints make a straight line. The elliptical
is forcing your hips out of their normal pattern.
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Question #22: Special stretches to do before workout on Eliptical machine?
Just wondering if there are any good stretches I
can do before I work out on my eliptical? My
calves are always sore after every workout...Thank
you!
Answer: Here's what I do:- lunges (knee bent in front of
you, leg stretched out behind you).-reaches
(stretching by standing then reaching down to your
feet)- stand up, lift yourself off the floor by
the front part of your foot. For a challenge, try
that when standing on the edge of a mat or
phonebook.If you're too sore, you might lower the
resistance/level of the elliptical machine. It
might also be the position of your feet as you
stand on it - clsoer to the front, closer to the
back, right in the middle?
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Question #23: eliptical trainer or rowing machine?
which is better for cardio and fat-burning?, not
really bothered about muscles at this stage in the
game, not until Iv reached my fat loss
goals.cheers
Answer: eliptical trainer
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Question #24: Air eliptical cross trainer ~ Any good?
Hi.Ive had this cross trainer for a few years now
its now been in the shed for months I used it for
about a week at the most as I got boared!. But
now I feel like I want to use it again! Ive got
myself a mp3 player so it might make it abit more
entertaining!. What i would like to know is does
this machine realy tone you up? as I didnt notice
anything in a weekk, thats partly why i gave up...
but if theres anyone out there who have had
results from this machine please tell me!!Thx!
Answer: there no tthat bad i prefer a good jog better
though
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Question #25: I need a playlist of 12-15 songs for an Eliptical workout or just plain 30 minutes of songs?
I have not worked out in a while!! So I am
starting out using the eliptical machine. I need
a workout playlists or songs for 30 minutes to
keep me going. any suggestions??? Please help
Answer: one word----tiesto
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Question #26: Treadmill vs Eliptical for calorie burning?
When I ran yesterday for 30 minutes at a good pace
on the treadmill, it said I had burned about 280
calories. When I worked out on the eliptical
machine today for 30 minutes at a similar pace, it
said I had burned 850 calories! I know that
machines can never give you an exact calorie
reading, but this seems way too high! Is the
eliptical machine lying to me, or can you really
burn that many calories in 30 minutes on an
eliptical? I'm a little skeptical.....
Answer: its a load of crap.. you are right to be
skeptical. the calorie counters are just estimates
based on age, weight, and rpms and resistance of
the machine. they are not exact. 850 is
unrealistic for 1/2 hour.
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Question #27: I just bought an eliptical trainer and I need to know what kind of workout will burn more calories.?
Someone told me that if I set the elipitcal
trainer at a lower resistance and for a longer
time period for like 45 mins. than I would burn
more calories...and then someone else told me that
larger muscles burn more calories..so I should set
it at a higher resistance and I won't have to work
out as long... Is this true for both statements???
I am confused..and I just want to know what kind
of workout I should do on my eliptical trainer to
burn the most calories..and cut weight..
Answer: Intervals are the best. Use a higher resistance
off and on and a faster and slower speed off and
on for best results.
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Question #28: Best eliptical machine help!?
I need an eliptical machine that moves easy and is
about 20 inches narrow to fit in the under the
stairs storage if you can help it would be great.
Answer: Consumer Reports recommends the Schwinn 418 (about
$1000) or Pro Form 700S (about $500)as a best buy
for the money. I could not find any measurements
though of the overall size. Why not contact the
manufacturer and ask? I have posted the links
here for the companies. You can contact them toll
free or via email (provided on site).Schwinn:
http://www.elliptical-trainer-superstore.com/cat
alog/shopping/Schwinn_418_Elliptical_TrainerPro
Form:
http://www.proform.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet
/Category2_-1_10351_13402_21664_YThings to look
for:stride length (some are small which won't work
for a normal height person)adjustable inclineget
one with arm motion (handles that move so they are
being exercised also)noise level (you probably
won't like something really noisy)adjustable
resistance so you continue to get a workout when
the current level becomes too easysafety featuresa
good warranty
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Question #29: Eliptical Machine. Working out for 2 weeks, hardly see a difference. WHY?
I have been working out for a little over 2 weeks
now. I work out everyday. I do 30 minutes on the
eliptical machine, 30 minutes of weight training,
15 minutes of ab workouts, and then another 30 on
the eliptical machine. So far I have only lost
about 5 pounds. I do see a LITTLE difference in
how my clothes fit but its way less than I
thought. I am eating much better (hardly any
breads or sugars) I eat fruit and vegetables and
drink water.Why is it taking so long to see a
bigger difference in my body? Should I change my
workout?Thank you!Also, my goal is weight loss,
not really to build too much muscle
Answer: 5 pounds, you are right on track.The body doesn't
work that way - giving immediate results. It
takes time, and it's slow and steady (when you do
it right).You are doing it right, so keep at it.
Also, other people will notice the changes before
you will, since it will be so gradual.
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Question #30: eliptical or circular?
The shape of the orbits of surface water particles
in deep water waves is (circular, elliptical)
Answer: Roundish innit?
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