If you could pick one of 2 exercise equipments

Original post by MrsDR2010

Mar 01, 2010 10:51 AM

which would you pick for your home and why?

Thanks

Jtruran Posted: Mar 01, 2010 12:18 PM

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Treadmill but it depends on where you live..if ur upstairs then an elliptical is better.

marinai7 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 12:42 PM

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I would pick the elliptical - the treadmill drives me crazy.

SummerBride10 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 12:42 PM

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Posted by AdriandSteve

treadmill. Imo you get more of a workout from running

I agree. However, if you have bad knees or ankles, I would go with the elliptical.

Panamasweet Posted: Mar 01, 2010 12:44 PM

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elliptical. I get so bored on the treadmill

Iluvpoodles Posted: Mar 01, 2010 01:12 PM

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Treadmill. I last about 2 minutes on the elliptical lol.

MrsDR2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 01:22 PM

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Posted by meganbrandon

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!

COol!!! WHich one did you get? I went to get a elliptical this weekend too and I started having second opinions as to which one I should get. The new treadmills are pretty neat.

MrsDR2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 01:23 PM

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Thanks ladies!!! FH and I have a house so the noise won't be a problem for neighbors. I wish I could get both but with this wedding we only can do one.

MrsDR2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 01:25 PM

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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.

Which one do you have?

Clover23 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 01:26 PM

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elliptical bc it is easier on my knees

MrsDR2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 01:27 PM

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Posted by Kimbiz1

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.

WHich treadmill do u have?

MrsDR2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 01:29 PM

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Posted by lissylissa

I have a treadmil so I'd pick an eliptical! :)

Which treadmill do u have?

MrsDR2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 02:47 PM

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Thanks ladies!!!

NanandEric08 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 02:49 PM

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treadmill...I definitely get a better workout on it. But agreed, if you have bad knees the elliptical is kinder on the body

Becca2010 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 02:50 PM

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Elliptical: I believe it's a lot easier on your knees, plus it also helps work out your arms.

joctorre Posted: Mar 01, 2010 02:52 PM

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i HATe the elliptical... It's just not my style... And I don't run. I speedwalk, so the treadmill is great. (even on the second floor. Although I do hate it when FH runs on it -- only twice when he couldn't get to the gym) Plus I can read while on there, or watch tv... I love my treadmill. And I'll start using it again tomorrow when the diet starts... Yes, we're starting a diet on tuesday!!!

NewYorker09 Posted: Mar 01, 2010 03:35 PM

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I personally HATE the elliptical, I never feel comfortable on it and I've heard that it's not as good as a work out (you can use the machine's inertia to keep moving while you slack off), all in all just not for me.

I prefer to run on the treadmill (I alternate that with the stair climbing machine at the gym). I guess it really depends on what YOU prefer. As some others have mentioned, a treadmill on a second floor probably isn't the best idea.