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Question #1: How often should I get on my Eliptical Machine?
Hi! My husband just surprised me with an eliptical
machine yesterday (YAY!!!), and I am not sure how
often I should use it and for how long each time.
First a little background: I am 23 years old,
5'4", 143 lbs, WAY out of shape (even though
I don't look like it, I get winded just walking up
the couple flights of stairs to my apartment!!), I
have a 2 year old son, I sit at work all day, and
then I come home and sit on the couch all evening
watching TV. Also, I eat a lot of high calorie
foods and sweets (but I drink mostly water, and
one can of Diet Coke a day). I am not willing to
change my diet (at least not yet!), but I am
willing to work out as much as it takes to get
more energy and improve my flabby body. Anyway, I
need to know how many days a week I should use my
machine starting out, and for how long each time.
I used it last night for one of the 20 minute
programs, and I almost died! Seriously, I was
thisclose to falling off when the time was up!!! I
am not sore at all today!Is it normal to not be
sore when I felt like I was dying last night. My
legs were shaking so much that I could barely
stand. I expected to be feeling it today, but
since I'm really not, I worry that I didn't get a
good workout. Also, according to the computer
moniter on the machine, I only burned 121
calories.I am a beginner and have no idea what I
am doing, so please answer as if you are telling a
kid what to do! Lol! Thanks for the great answers
so far, btw! I am freaking out a little about
needing to do at least 30 minutes, but I WILL do
it!
Answer: you should do 3 days a week at least and probably
half an hour. you might need to work up to that
though if you were really winded after only 20
minutes. keep with it though, and you'll get
there.
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Question #2: eliptical trainer under $500?
Can anyone recommend an eliptical trainer under
$500 thats good but not too expensive? suggest a
brand/model or maybe a website that does side by
side comparisons. I'm looking for something that
offers different levels of restistance and some
training programs. I don't need fancy add ons but
would like something with training programs. I
just require that it runs well and smoothly. I
have used an eliptical before and loved it, now I
want to own one. Answers regarding eliptical
trainers only.I eat well and love to exercise I am
not going "not exercise" and just flush
my system with detox products, thats stupid. I am
looking for real help for picking out an eliptical
machine. if you can't do that then don't bother
answeringok, anything in the $500-1,000 range is
ok too. I'm on a budget and can't afford a $2,500
precorat least the "detox" answer
dissapeared. Felix I do not need weight loss
products. Stop assuming I'm fat and need to loose
weight! can't a girl exercise at home?
Answer: You get what you pay for. I haven't seen any
quality ones in that price range. You might want
to look at www.epinions.com or even www.amazon.com
to read reviews of any in which you might be
interested.
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Question #3: What's a better overall workout? 3 miles on the treadmill or 3 miles on the eliptical?
I usually walk/run 3 miles on the treadmill but
yesterday I tried the eliptical for the same
distance and noticed I burned a considerable
amount more calories. Are elipticals the better
bet for an overall body workout?
Answer: Eliptical is better, you get uppwe and lower body
work out
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Question #4: I know this is stupid but im trying to learn every thing i can and in aswners ive seen "eliptical" wat is it?
i have no idea what an eliptical machine is lol
sorry but please explain is it at the gym? what
does it look like?
Answer: "Eliptical" means that it moves in a
circular motion, but not in a perfect circle, in
an oval shape. It is best described by how the
planets revolve around the sun. An eliptical
machine is like a stationary bike or a
stairclimber, but your legs go around in an oval
instead of a perfect circle.
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Question #5: eliptical while trying to conceive?
can i do elliptical while iam trying to
conceive?so should i quit it and just do the
regular treadmill...
Answer: It shouldn't matter unless you never did this type
of thing before you were trying to conceive. No
matter what, the sperm are going to attempt to get
to your egg...
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Question #6: Does an eliptical work out your body more than a tredmill?
I'm wondering what one to buy. Tredmill or
Eliptical. What will i get better results with or
are they the same. Whats more worth my money?
Answer: I say the elliptical. You are using more muscles
and are making larger movements which in turn
burns more calories
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Question #7: Which exersize machine is better, tredmill or eliptical?
ok so i have strong abs but you cant tell becasue
of the fat on the top, most poeple tell me to do
sit up but that only strenghtnes my abs and i want
to see my abbs soo is the tredmill better for your
abs or is the eliptical better for your abs?
Answer: Id go with elliptical- builds muscle which burns
fat and its a great fat burner but instead of just
burning fat and adding a minimal amount of muscle
like from the treadmill.
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Question #8: Swimming a mile vs. an hour on the Eliptical machine?
Which is the better exercise, if any difference at
all? Swimming the mile (approx 88 lengths of the
pool I use) or an hour on the eliptical machine.
Thanks in advance.
Answer: An hour on the elliptical will burn alot more
calories and fat..... swimming is a very good
exercise though.
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Question #9: is the eliptical 'safe'????
My dad told me that the eliptical isnt as good as
the treadmill because the eliptical builds up 2
much muscle and that u end up having really
muscular legs- more than you should. is this
true??? i am trying 2 lose weight and have been
using the eliptical - will i get overly
muscular???? is one better than the other?
Answer: that is false! Eliptial is a great way to tone
your legs and thighs. it is also good in strecking
out your hamstrings. The treadmill will give you
stronger calfs bu the eliptical is good
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Question #10: Eliptical vs. Treadmill!!!!?????? please read!?
My dad told me that the eliptical isnt as good as
the treadmill because the eliptical builds up 2
much muscle and that u end up having really
muscular legs- more than you should. is this
true??? i am trying 2 lose weight and have been
using the eliptical - will i get overly
muscular???? is one better than the other?yes i am
a woman :)
Answer: That is completely untrue. The only way to
actually build muscle is to lift weights and if
you are a woman it is even harder to pack on
muscle. An Elliptical is a great piece of cardio
equipment and is not a muscle builder in any way.
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