Elliptical Trainer

Eunie · 29-05-2003

I'm new to this machine, but I 'm falling in love with it. I think it's easy on my knees.
The only concern is that I feel like I am not really working out...It's just different than treadmill...
Do you think elliptical trainer is still effective?
Have anyone had a good result with this machine?

Any advice would be appreciated!

fashionablyyours · 29-05-2003

I use the elliptical trainer Eunie. I can't run because it is too hard on my back. The elliptical does work. Try using the different settings. The hill settings (especially interval) will give you the best workout.

MissFire · 30-05-2003

I use it too. Trust me, that thing will work! I can't run because of my knees so this thing is a godsend!

ling* · 30-05-2003

I went from a size 8 to a 2 last year and I owe it all to the elliptical machine.

Acid · 30-05-2003

i;ve been on one of those but it always confuses me

im never sure if im supposed to use my arms or legs to move it.....so i do a bit of both

Lena · 30-05-2003

what is an 'elliptical trainer' i'm clueless

Acid · 30-05-2003

you kinda stand on bits like ski's
and you have hand bits like ski poles......

and you rock it like a rocking chair......so your legs and arms go back and forth

fashionablyyours · 30-05-2003

Like this (there are many different ones)

mxtine · 31-05-2003

I love that machine! I love running but it's hard on my knees & ankles...
Anyway, I work out (hi-intensity) for an hour and I "supposedly" burn between 900-1000 calories everytime. Of course those numbers are never right b/c it does not take your body type/age into consideration. A 50 yr old, 140 lb woman is going to burn a different amount of calories than a 25 yrs old, 140 lb woman.

Eunie · 01-06-2003

ohhh Thank you gals.
I feel so much better after I read all the replies.
Hope I will get some good result out of elliptal trainer!

P.S.Ling!! Size 8 to 2???You go girl!

ling* · 01-06-2003

Thanks...I am much happier with my body now!

nora · 22-06-2003

they are wonderful! depending on your fitness...1-2 weeks will tone you hips and thighs dramaticaly...tightens them right up. jeans that were tight can slip on no problem after 2 weeks....like, 3 belt holes smaller .......fantastic for hamstrings shapes your butt but doesn't make it BIGGER. yeah...i started going to the gym when i hurt my knees and couldn't run anymore...the eliptical is so fantastic!

nora

Bed_Hair_Sporter · 23-06-2003

I luv that machine too... i'm such a girl but it's first point fo call when i go the gym, after warming up that is, usually go on at the end of my sesh there too each time for 20 mins and on the mountain setting.

Lush · 03-07-2003

bump up the resistance to get a really good workout. it's way too easy otherwise. better to go slower with a high resistance than to go faster with a low resistance. i'd recommend at least a 5.

nora · 07-07-2003

...Don't know about that, Lush. Higher resistance with fewer reps is supposed to bulk up your muscles whereas lower resistance, going faster makes you long and lean.

I've done both ways...and honestly, I don't notice a difference.

Update, though...exactly 2 weeks ago, I started back at the gym on the eliptical and I've dropped 5 pounds and it's been easy! :-)

Nora

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Eunie windowshopping Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 26	I'm new to this machine, but I 'm falling in love with it. I think it's easy on my knees. The only concern is that I feel like I am not really working out...It's just different than treadmill... Do you think elliptical trainer is still effective? Have anyone had a good result with this machine? Any advice would be appreciated!

29-05-2003	2
fashionablyyours front row Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 319	I use the elliptical trainer Eunie. I can't run because it is too hard on my back. The elliptical does work. Try using the different settings. The hill settings (especially interval) will give you the best workout.

30-05-2003	3
MissFire backstage pass Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 636	I use it too. Trust me, that thing will work! I can't run because of my knees so this thing is a godsend!

30-05-2003	4
ling* windowshopping Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 40	I went from a size 8 to a 2 last year and I owe it all to the elliptical machine.

30-05-2003	5
Acid yes Join Date: Jun 2002 Gender: homme Posts: 12,508	i;ve been on one of those but it always confuses me im never sure if im supposed to use my arms or legs to move it.....so i do a bit of both

30-05-2003	6
Lena etre soi-meme Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: europe Gender: femme Posts: 23,969	what is an 'elliptical trainer' i'm clueless __________________ @La_Lena_ http://pinterest.com/lenapins/

31-05-2003	9
mxtine front row Join Date: May 2003 Gender: femme Posts: 495	I love that machine! I love running but it's hard on my knees & ankles... Anyway, I work out (hi-intensity) for an hour and I "supposedly" burn between 900-1000 calories everytime. Of course those numbers are never right b/c it does not take your body type/age into consideration. A 50 yr old, 140 lb woman is going to burn a different amount of calories than a 25 yrs old, 140 lb woman. __________________ all that glitters...

01-06-2003	10
Eunie windowshopping Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 26	ohhh Thank you gals. I feel so much better after I read all the replies. Hope I will get some good result out of elliptal trainer! P.S.Ling!! Size 8 to 2???You go girl!

22-06-2003	12
nora rising star Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 186	they are wonderful! depending on your fitness...1-2 weeks will tone you hips and thighs dramaticaly...tightens them right up. jeans that were tight can slip on no problem after 2 weeks....like, 3 belt holes smaller .......fantastic for hamstrings shapes your butt but doesn't make it BIGGER. yeah...i started going to the gym when i hurt my knees and couldn't run anymore...the eliptical is so fantastic! nora

23-06-2003	13
Bed_Hair_Sporter windowshopping Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 30	I luv that machine too... i'm such a girl but it's first point fo call when i go the gym, after warming up that is, usually go on at the end of my sesh there too each time for 20 mins and on the mountain setting.

03-07-2003	14
Lush rising star Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 192	bump up the resistance to get a really good workout. it's way too easy otherwise. better to go slower with a high resistance than to go faster with a low resistance. i'd recommend at least a 5.

07-07-2003	15
nora rising star Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 186	...Don't know about that, Lush. Higher resistance with fewer reps is supposed to bulk up your muscles whereas lower resistance, going faster makes you long and lean. I've done both ways...and honestly, I don't notice a difference. Update, though...exactly 2 weeks ago, I started back at the gym on the eliptical and I've dropped 5 pounds and it's been easy! :-) Nora