If you could pick one of 2 exercise equipments

MrsDR2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:51 AM

If you could pick one of 2 exercise equipments

which would you pick for your home and why?

Thanks

AdriandSteve Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:53 AM

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treadmill. Imo you get more of a workout from running

MrsC2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:53 AM

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i personally prefer the elliptical so i'd pick that.

AwaitingAugust Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:53 AM

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if you put a treadmill on the 2nd floor of your house, people on the first floor will be able to hear you running which can be annoying.

treadmill is also not really good for your knees since it's very high impact.

so i vote elliptical

T E R I Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:53 AM

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I love the eliptical!!!!!!

halfbaked Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:53 AM

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Treadmill, though I enjoy the elliptical more, I feel like I work harder on the treadmill.

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:54 AM

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Elliptical.

There are sidewalks and trails for walking and running.

GR2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:54 AM

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Posted by MrsC2010

i personally prefer the elliptical so i'd pick that.

ITA... It's also easier on your knees and back because there is less impact. And if you're not a runner I don't thnk you get as much of a workout from a treadmill IMO. Fh bought me an elliptical and I love it.

Jenna_and_John Posted: Mar 01, 2010 10:57 AM

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Posted by GinaRandy2010

Posted by MrsC2010

i personally prefer the elliptical so i'd pick that.

ITA... It's also easier on your knees and back because there is less impact. And if you're not a runner I don't thnk you get as much of a workout from a treadmill IMO. Fh bought me an elliptical and I love it.

These are very good points, I also agree with Jill above though that I think I work harder on a treadmill so I would want that. I also consider myself a 'runner' so I voted for the treadmill.

christine2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:09 AM

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I voted for the elliptical only because I am no longer allowed to use a treadmill. (I have major back issues) also if you live in an apartment or on the second floor (like someone else said) a treadmill is much nosier.

mybabylovesmoi Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:21 AM

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I am a die hard treadmill enthusiast. I love the elliptical to break things up but I feel like i never SWEAT as much on the elliptical as I do on the treadmill. I feel treadmill is the better work out IMO.

MayBride2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:22 AM

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Elliptical...I feel like I work harder on it and burn more calories than the treadmill....but, I can't run on a treadmill because of a knee injury

Kimbiz1 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:25 AM

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As a bad back and knee person, the elliptical is much kinder on my body. I have a treadmill and I don't use it...I go to the gym for the elliptical..okay I USED to go to the gym for the elliptical.

dCa51899 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:28 AM

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Posted by AdriandSteve

treadmill. Imo you get more of a workout from running

ita

JenBill61210 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:32 AM

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i run on a treadmill every day so i pick that one

Lsorrent Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:35 AM

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I prefer the elliptical. I HATE the treadmill, lol.

meganbrandon Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:38 AM

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i actually just bought an elliptical this weekend and we spent all night friday night putting it together. definetly worth it though since we only have 2 months till the wedding - now is the time we need it.
i just personally dont like treadmills, i feel like i dont work as hard cuz its a lot easier to just walk adn not work as hard on it - for me at least!