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Eliptical trainer?
Hi All
I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 |
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I prefer elliptical over the bike. You work larger areas and burn more
calories. It also hurts my knees a lot less. "Jamberoo" wrote in message ... Hi All I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 |
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I totally agree. For some reason the bike just kills my knees. I don't
know if I have the stroke set wrong or what. My only complaint about the elliptical is that my back gets very stiff after an extended time. I have discovered that if I change my position from time to time this is minimized. Also does burn many more calories. Elise. "Perple Gyrl" wrote in message ... I prefer elliptical over the bike. You work larger areas and burn more calories. It also hurts my knees a lot less. "Jamberoo" wrote in message ... Hi All I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 |
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Hey Jim,
I like using an elliptical machine at the gym. They aren't hard to use and seems to make me sweat a lot and burn the calories. I've never had these results with an exercise bike, although someone else might have. Paul 300/207/175 "Jamberoo" wrote in message ... Hi All I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 3/13/04 |
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Jim,
I love the EFX (eliptical trainer) machines at LA Fitness - but I believe they cost $3000. I can't say how a cheaper home model would feel. Have you tried a fully recumbant bike - no pressure on butt. "Jamberoo" wrote in message ... Hi All I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 |
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"Paul" wrote in
: Hey Jim, I like using an elliptical machine at the gym. They aren't hard to use and seems to make me sweat a lot and burn the calories. I've never had these results with an exercise bike, although someone else might have. Paul 300/207/175 "Jamberoo" wrote in message ... Hi All I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 3/13/04 I had good results with a bike, after I customized it a little (just call me Tim the toolman Taylor)! After years of service, I finally broke, literally cracked in two while I was on it, and I was thinner then! I use a treadmill now, because bikes put pressure on the knees and the privates (irrevsable damage to prostate was all I had to hear). |
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OceanView wrote: "Paul" wrote in : Hey Jim, I like using an elliptical machine at the gym. They aren't hard to use and seems to make me sweat a lot and burn the calories. I've never had these results with an exercise bike, although someone else might have. Paul 300/207/175 "Jamberoo" wrote in message ... Hi All I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 3/13/04 I had good results with a bike, after I customized it a little (just call me Tim the toolman Taylor)! After years of service, I finally broke, literally cracked in two while I was on it, and I was thinner then! I use a treadmill now, because bikes put pressure on the knees and the privates (irrevsable damage to prostate was all I had to hear). Yikes!!! I can't do treadmills now b/c of the impact on my lower. And surely if you are running instead of walking, you better have good support and cushion on your shoes or you will still get kick injuries from the treadmill. Cheers, Joanna -- Reply to me at "jramberg" at that email site at Microsoft Don't want no scrubs (or SPAM!!!) :-) |
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Thanx all for your input. It's given me food for thought.
Jim. "Jamberoo" wrote in message ... Hi All I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 |
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Jamberoo wrote:
I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. Price: elipticals cost a *lot* more money than static bikes. Exact price varies by brand and store, so you may be able to find an affordable one. |
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Joanna Tsang Ramberg wrote in
: OceanView wrote: "Paul" wrote in : Hey Jim, I like using an elliptical machine at the gym. They aren't hard to use and seems to make me sweat a lot and burn the calories. I've never had these results with an exercise bike, although someone else might have. Paul 300/207/175 "Jamberoo" wrote in message ... Hi All I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts about them were. 3 weeks in... Start weight 290 Current weight 281 Thanx Jim. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 13/03/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.622 / Virus Database: 400 - Release Date: 3/13/04 I had good results with a bike, after I customized it a little (just call me Tim the toolman Taylor)! After years of service, I finally broke, literally cracked in two while I was on it, and I was thinner then! I use a treadmill now, because bikes put pressure on the knees and the privates (irrevsable damage to prostate was all I had to hear). Yikes!!! I can't do treadmills now b/c of the impact on my lower. And surely if you are running instead of walking, you better have good support and cushion on your shoes or you will still get kick injuries from the treadmill. Cheers, Joanna No, running's not an option. Damaged disc, L4-L5. Much more disabling than knee problems, so it takes precedent. My treadmill at home reads low. So when it says I'm doing 3 mph, I think its really about 3.5. Good shoes are expensive and living now below the poverty line, $14 Walmart shoes will have to do. |
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