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angnick
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Member since 8/06 6663 total posts
Name:
Angela
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Elliptical Vs Treadmill
I use both of these for the same amounts of time.
Why do i burn more calories on the elliptical?
Like a significant amount more.
Thanks,
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Posted 5/2/12 12:59 PM  |
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lilqtny
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Member since 7/06 2830 total posts
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Tracy
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Re: Elliptical Vs Treadmill
1 because the ellipitcal machines are usually calibrated to a specific height/weight and they may not match you. Treadmills are basically all the same at about 100 calories per mile.
Also, if you add tons of resistance on the elliptical and run on a flat treadmill, you may be burning more on the elliptical. Or if you also use your arms.
Honestly only a heart rate monitor or bodybug type thing is going to be super accurate.
Just take it for what it is worth and do what you enjoy!!
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| Posted 5/2/12 1:14 PM |
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LDrinkh20
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Member since 9/09 1820 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Elliptical Vs Treadmill
Posted by lilqtny
1 because the ellipitcal machines are usually calibrated to a specific height/weight and they may not match you. Treadmills are basically all the same at about 100 calories per mile.
Also, if you add tons of resistance on the elliptical and run on a flat treadmill, you may be burning more on the elliptical. Or if you also use your arms.
Honestly only a heart rate monitor or bodybug type thing is going to be super accurate.
Just take it for what it is worth and do what you enjoy!!
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| Posted 5/2/12 1:28 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: Elliptical Vs Treadmill
I am totally buying that body bugg thing- I am so excited
but I normal take what ever the machine says and minus 20% to be safe
I use it as a guideline- not the end all - be all
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| Posted 5/2/12 3:03 PM |
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