Treadmill or Elliptical?

D Girl · Dec 7th, 2006, 02:31 PM

Well after 10 years my good treadmill died

! So, I'm looking to purchase a new piece of fitness equipment. And, I am debating a treadmill or a Elliptical machine? Which is best? Any advice be great!

Megs · Dec 7th, 2006, 02:52 PM

Do you run on your treadmill?

I would vote for the Elliptical because it is easier on your bones and joints- running can cause quite a few aches and pains for women (men too)

sjc0105 · Dec 7th, 2006, 03:08 PM

I would say Elliptical also as for the reasons mentioned above~ :)

xikry5talix · Dec 7th, 2006, 03:48 PM

I vote elliptical too.

Irishgal · Dec 7th, 2006, 07:46 PM

I agree with Megs. ^^^

Jen Loves LV · Dec 7th, 2006, 10:52 PM

Elliptical! It's a nice low impact exercise and burns quite a few calorires!

Sternchen · Dec 8th, 2006, 03:49 AM

I vote for the Elliptical. Easier on the joints. And it seems like I can actually go faster on the Elliptical than I can on a regular tredmill.

Annnnd, my favorite part...I can go backwards to get the other parts of my legs and give my front muscles a break :)

D Girl · Dec 8th, 2006, 04:06 PM

Yeah, I try to run. But, lately haven't been able to because after a while my treadmill will just quit. thanks for all the input!

mikie · Dec 12th, 2006, 11:38 PM

Elliptical is my vote also.

chinadoll724 · Dec 13th, 2006, 12:48 PM

Elliptical. I find it easier to watch the TV on one (less of a headache) and that allows me to go for longer.

Ms. P · Dec 13th, 2006, 04:37 PM

I vote treadmill, it is easier. Sometimes when something is really hard you end up doing nothing at all.

nydiana · Dec 13th, 2006, 04:59 PM

I say treadmill because I prefer running; plus using the elliptical always makes my feet go numb after 20 mins.

disney16 · Dec 17th, 2006, 11:28 PM

I would vote for the Elliptical also. I work out four days a week, including using the Elliptical for an hour and the amount of calories that I burn is amazing. I have lost several pounds and inches without having to change my eating habits. At least not yet.

avandome · Dec 18th, 2006, 01:54 AM

Elliptical really jump-started my weight loss last year (7 lb without dieting!)
so I think maybe choose that...and it is much easier on your joints!

taac · Dec 18th, 2006, 12:40 PM

I love the elliptical better than the treadmill. The elliptical gives me a better workout than the treadmill does

Dec 7th, 2006, 02:31 PM	#1
D Girl Member	Treadmill or Elliptical? Well after 10 years my good treadmill died ! So, I'm looking to purchase a new piece of fitness equipment. And, I am debating a treadmill or a Elliptical machine? Which is best? Any advice be great!

Dec 7th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#3
sjc0105 Member	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? I would say Elliptical also as for the reasons mentioned above~ :)

Dec 7th, 2006, 03:48 PM	#4
xikry5talix kry5tal...get it?!:]	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? I vote elliptical too. __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss

Dec 7th, 2006, 07:46 PM	#5
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? I agree with Megs. ^^^ __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Dec 7th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#6
Jen Loves LV Member Location: Oregon	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? Elliptical! It's a nice low impact exercise and burns quite a few calorires!

Dec 7th, 2006, 02:52 PM	#2
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Dec 8th, 2006, 03:49 AM	#7
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? I vote for the Elliptical. Easier on the joints. And it seems like I can actually go faster on the Elliptical than I can on a regular tredmill. Annnnd, my favorite part...I can go backwards to get the other parts of my legs and give my front muscles a break :) __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Dec 8th, 2006, 04:06 PM	#8
D Girl Member	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? Yeah, I try to run. But, lately haven't been able to because after a while my treadmill will just quit. thanks for all the input!

Dec 12th, 2006, 11:38 PM	#9
mikie southern belle Location: The south	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? Elliptical is my vote also.

Dec 13th, 2006, 12:48 PM	#10
chinadoll724 Member	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? Elliptical. I find it easier to watch the TV on one (less of a headache) and that allows me to go for longer.

Dec 13th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#11
Ms. P Member Location: Long Island	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? I vote treadmill, it is easier. Sometimes when something is really hard you end up doing nothing at all.

Dec 13th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#12
nydiana Member	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? I say treadmill because I prefer running; plus using the elliptical always makes my feet go numb after 20 mins.

Dec 17th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#13
disney16 Sofa King Delicious Location: Planet Coach	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? I would vote for the Elliptical also. I work out four days a week, including using the Elliptical for an hour and the amount of calories that I burn is amazing. I have lost several pounds and inches without having to change my eating habits. At least not yet.

Dec 18th, 2006, 01:54 AM	#14
avandome Oscar is a star! Location: R.Nadal rocks!	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? Elliptical really jump-started my weight loss last year (7 lb without dieting!) so I think maybe choose that...and it is much easier on your joints!

Dec 18th, 2006, 12:40 PM	#15
taac Member	Re: Treadmill or Elliptical? I love the elliptical better than the treadmill. The elliptical gives me a better workout than the treadmill does