Treadmill or Elliptical Trainer?

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W H I C H C A R D I O M A C H I N E I S B E T
T E R F O R W E I G H T L O S S
T R E A D M I L L O R E L L I P T I C A L T R A I
N E R ?
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Did you know that an elliptical trainer can
overestimate the calories you've burnt? Or that a
treadmill can impact your joints? Find out
more. Two well-known cardio machines that you are
certain to find in almost every gym are the
treadmill and the elliptical trainer. Both
machines are meant to make you lose weight, and
give you accurate data about how much calories
youve burned. In this post, well explore the
advantages and disadvantages of both the machines
which will help you make a better choice the next
time you hit the gym. Calculate how much weight
you can lose in a month here.
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The entire motion of propelling the body forward
is more strenuous than simply moving at the same
spot in an elliptical path which makes it easier
to burn more calories on the treadmill. Most
modern treadmills come with a variety of
different options which can be used to create
customized workouts for weight loss, running,
steep climbing, interval training and much
more. The treadmill simulates walking or running
two forms of movement that are extremely natural
to our species as opposed to the elliptical
motion of the cross trainer. Since the treadmill
controls the speed (unless you press the buttons)
of the machine, youre less likely to slow down
or get lazy while on the elliptical your feet and
hands control the motion and youre likelier to
get slack.   One of the major drawbacks of
elliptical machines is that the machine at times
severely overestimates the number of calories
youve burnt which can give you a false sense of
achievement! Find out more about how you can use
the treadmill correctly. 
P R O S O F A T R E A D M I L L
O V E R T H E C R O S S T R A I N E R
The treadmill has been around for longer (since
the 1800s) and has been honed to perfection by
years of research while the elliptical only
entered the market in 1995. Here are some of the
points where treadmills score over the elliptical
trainer
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The devices major USP was that it was low impact
and would not affect a persons joints as the
heels are always in contact with the pedals which
in turn reduced muscle stress. The motion was
more fluid which caused lower Relative Perceived
Exertion (RPE). In simpler words, a person would
think they are exerting themselves less than they
actually are! It allows you to cross-train i.e.
you can work out both your upper body and lower
body at the same time. Most machines also have
the option to choose whether you want to work
your back and biceps (pulling motion) or chest
and triceps (pushing motion). There are a
variety of inclinations and resistances which can
help you choose which body part you want to
target total lower body, calves, thighs and so
on. Most of them also have the option to move
backwards, which targets a variety of other
muscles. Its better for people who need to
avoid putting too much pressure on their joints
and youre also less likely to get injured on the
elliptical than the treadmill. 
P R O S O F A N E L L I P T I C A L O V E R T
H E T R E A D M I L L
Precor launched the Elliptical Fitness Cross
Trainer (EFX) in 1995 which was the first piece
of equipment that would allow the foot to roll
from heel to toe. This was unlike any other
cardio machine of those times. Here are some of
its advantages
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S U M M A R Y
All in all both machines can help your weight
loss regime but it depends on how you use them.
The treadmill is definitely better off for losing
weight faster, the elliptical trainer can help
you do the same in a little more time without
affecting your joints much. For those of you who
dont have any joint problems, try and use both
machines to avoid the monotony of cardiovascular
exercise, target various muscle groups and get
the best results!
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