From what I hear, the elliptical is better for your joints (duh, Farah, makes sense!) but I feel like a TOTAL spaz on it! I'd rather jsut run.
Anyone else?
bride04
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The elliptical is much better for your joints since there is no impact. I prefer running and I feel like I get a better workout on a treadmill, but my DH has a bad knee so the elliptical is much better for him. So we bought an elliptical machine, which I like, but once the weather gets nicer I would prefer to run outside. The other thing I like about the treadmill is that it makes you keep your pace up and doesn't let you slow down. A lot of times on the elliptical since you kind of set your own pace I find that I have to remind myself to speed up.
Chloegirl
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I enjoy both, but I get a better workout on the treadmill.
reallybehind!
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i use them both. i can't really decide which i like more.
Robinella
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I like both...we have an elliptical at my house, a good one, but the intensity of level one is like a 4 at the gym...so its hard...gotta build up my endurance!
EireBride-to-Be
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I can't run (seriously...i'm pathetic) and I love the elliptical! I feel like I'm getting a good workout too I burn a lot of calories. And my knees never hurt even though I tendonitis
junebride!
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I use both at the gym and like the elliptical better...easier on my knees.
12-3Princess
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the elliptical is easier on your knees... I like to run so I use treadmill more personally. Both are great.
Keep in mind if you use the elliptical that they are not as accurate with calorie burning as the treadmill. they tend to exaggerate how much you burn.
sophie78
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I own both, but use neither.
Jen_n_Dale
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I use both. Although I do prefer the elliptical. I feel like I am getting an all over workout.
heidla
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At the gym I start on the treadmill for 2-3 miles, then I do the elliptical for 3 miles. I sometimes have joint problems and just use the elliptical, but I think the treadmill is a more vigorous workout.
JimmysBride
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I stink so bad at running. I love the elliptical. Because I'm better at it, I know I'm getting a better work out... I can push myself alot better. Plus, when you get bored at least you can change the direction your pedaling in! I have a treadmill at home though and lately I've been using that too but now I just walk very lazily on it.
Janice
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I bought the elliptical(mainly because my house is old, and we are limited on our electic outlets, you don't plug in my elliptical) but I love it and the resistance, and much easier to watch tv while on it versus the treadmill, I am always running to the side unless I concentrate. But I still run outdoors, it is just to mix up workout
J.Lo24
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I LOVE the treadmill. This is my favorite form of cardio. I run about 4 miles when I am at the gym. Once I have my headphones on I get into the zone and can run for awhile.
