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I know running can be damaging to the knee overtime, and the elliptical removes stress from it.
But when I use the elliptical, I feel like I'm not using the same muscles as the treadmill or something.
Also, the treadmill feels more...

i'd personally say the treadmill. if youre trying to build leg muscle, the incline should be high, too because running on hills creates muscle in your calf. if the treadmill hurts your legs, its best if you run on hill-ish trails.

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2010-02-06 15:52:19 by Seraphin Falls

Elliptical or treadmill - which is better? Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about which of these cardio machines gives you the ...

So I was wondering which is better to help me lose weight? An elliptical trainer or a treadmill?
Sorry that should have said, which one will help me lose MORE weight. I've already lost 20lbs by dieting but I'm looking to bump up my weight loss.

If you are overweight now, you are putting more stress on your knees and ankles than is good for them. Your goal is to lose weight, but not at the expense of hurting those vital joints. If you do hurt them, you will then have to cut back on your...

2009-01-14 08:05:23 by timsbabygirl6889

Thank you everyone.

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2008-09-25 04:41:22 by Danielle R

treadmill or elliptical trainer?

which one gives you the best workout and burns more calories?
and, do you lose weight with it or just inches?

The elliptical will be better and easier on the joints. They are both a cardio exercise so you will lose weight and get slimmer. Cycling will do the same thing and is a lot more fun. I have been spending about 90 min a day on by bike on the...

2010-03-16 22:59:38 by Awesome

I'm trying to set up a home gym. I need help!

Well, a treadmill allows you to cheat in that you can just pick your feet up and down and the mill runs underneath you. You don't actually get the exercise of driving your body forward.

And the elliptical machine is better, but you...

2009-01-07 06:58:31 by ~Kiliki84~

I need to lose weight and get fit, for health reasons. I have the space in my home so size isnt much of an issue im just curious as to which would be better? I do get sore knees and shins occassionally so I think for me probably elliptical would...

You do generally burn more calories running on a treadmill, but you can burn just as much with an elliptical if you put the resistance on a bit.. it wouldn't be more than a 50 cal difference at most over 30 mins though (maybe 350 compared to 300...

2009-10-22 03:44:32 by Leonie