Elliptical or Treadmill for home gym? Repost from Slim Down

HappyEverAfter Posted: Jan 19, 2004 03:50 PM

Elliptical or Treadmill for home gym? Repost from Slim Down

OK, not home gym exactly, as it will be in my basement LOL. I need to get something I can do at home after work, and I am torn between a treadmill and an elliptical. When I lived in NY, I used both at the gym, but can only afford to buy one for my home. I love the elliptical, but I cannot afford the precor and dont know if the other models out there are gym-quality. I looked at some in Sears and they looked flimsy. The Sears treadmills looked more solid, but I dont know if I can run everyday due to bad knees, so I may have to run/walk alternating. Anyone have equipment at home they reccomend??

curly2003 Posted: Jan 19, 2004 04:17 PM

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I vote for none, LOL!!!!!!!!!! I am anti-gym, LOL!!!!!

Seriously, I think the eliptical would be better.

HappyEverAfter Posted: Jan 19, 2004 04:22 PM

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Please, I lost so much motivation after losing weight for the wedding. Seeing that pic from my wedding you posted made me realize how I need to get my as$ onto something before it takes over my new house

Chloegirl Posted: Jan 19, 2004 04:43 PM

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I have both...elliptical and treadmill.

I would say get the treadmill. In my opinion brisk walking, interval training, and running are all better cardio workouts.

Also a word of caution....I used to use the elliptical machine at the gym and loved it...when I got one (different one) I didnt love it as much AND I started to develop back aches and soreness. I now continue to run on the treadmill 5 days a week and have pretty much retired the elliptical.

Good luck with your decision.

Latina511 Posted: Jan 19, 2004 05:04 PM

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I vote for Elliptical trainer. DH LOVES this machine. Also when I use to have a personal trainer they use to tell me you would get a better work out on the elliptical than a treadmill.

HappyEverAfter Posted: Jan 19, 2004 05:12 PM

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Latina, is your elliptical at home or in the gym? If at home, can you recommend a brand to me?

Latina511 Posted: Jan 19, 2004 05:21 PM

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No, he uses it at the gym. He does though have a few favorites that he has looked to purchase. I will ask him and let you know.

sophie78 Posted: Jan 19, 2004 06:48 PM

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I own both. I think the elliptical is a better workout. But you can't beat the versatility of a treadmill. The treadmill is also easier.

Diane Posted: Jan 19, 2004 07:16 PM

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I answered on the other board.
I vote Treadmill, because you can do a variety of things, walk, run, and put it on an incline.
I would get board easily with the same machine, doing the same thing.
JMO

Latina511 Posted: Jan 19, 2004 10:29 PM

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I think you need to know how to use the elliptical because hubby uses it all the time. Will not get on a treadmill. He lost 150lbs the first time using that machine. When I see him work out he does all sorts of things on it and movements, I don't even know how to explain it. But people are always coming up to him to tell him that they never seen anybody use the machine the way he uses it.

Ok, he says the ones he likes is by life fitness but its $$$$$.

I think you should go to where they sell them and get on them, what you feel is comfortble for you and good quality.

swags1016 Posted: Jan 19, 2004 10:31 PM

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If anyone wants to buy an eliptical machine let me know- i have one that I am thinking about selling. I only used it for 27 minutes total- it is a great machine, it just wasn't good for my vertigo