I am looking to buy a new exercise machine and I was leaning towards these two. Which one offers a better workout? Do you have any experience with either of these machines, if so please help me in choosing one to buy. Which one do you prefer? Can you see improvements faster by using one than the other?
2006-08-22 08:14:23 · 8 answers · asked by Shari J 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Elliptical Machine for sure! Its not as hard on the joints. It gives you more of an workout.
I have weak ankles. A bad back and knees and I can use it pain free!
2006-08-22 08:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by Maimee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The elliptical machine is much more effective than the stairstepper. You can go for hours on the elliptical and burn more calories, and the machine is gentle on the joints. The stairstepper makes you sweat fast, but is uncomfortable and can hurt you.
2006-08-22 10:58:45 · answer #2 · answered by snowybostonchicken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got found that elliptical machines do burn greater energy interior an identical timeframe than treadmills, a minimum of at a stroll/quickly stroll velocity. i haven't fairly run complete out on a treadmill so i'm able to't say what the correlation is there. only as an occasion, doing 20 min on the elliptical, i normally burn 250+ cals. & on a treadmill, it fairly is around a hundred and twenty. of direction, dropping weight is likewise a function of eating recurring, so i'm hoping that's being addressed alongside with exercising. suited desires.
2016-11-05 09:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by overbay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elliptical trainer gives a better workout on more muscle groups than the stairstepper.
2006-08-22 08:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
elliptical! I have one and love it! You can use it for a long period of time because is has so little stress on your knees and ankles. (more time=more fat burning)
The stairmaster is alot harder to do, but let me tell you something that you might want to know....if you are only working out and not dieting, you could end up looking BIGGER using this machine. it will build you butt, thighs and calves, so if you are not restricting your calories, initially, you will build muscle under the same amount of fat on your body, so you could actually gain inches! Do the elliptical w/ low resistance for a long period of time ( 60 min) and you will shed fat quick!
2006-08-22 08:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by Cortney N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a stair stepper works you harder in a shorter amount of time. I dont like them personally though. Ellipticals let you go much longer than a treadmill and are not as hard on your joints.
2006-08-22 08:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by Gregg H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elliptical trainer, hands down....less impact and greater overall cardio. Faster on the elliptical. But, don't take my word for it....go here:
http://www.bodyresults.com/S3EFX.asp
2006-08-22 08:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the elipitcal machine, with all the repetitve motion, this one is easiset on my knees, unlike a treadmill or stairclimber, where after a while my knees get sore, the elipitical is more smooth movements, and it works your body as hard as you work it. so I like them a lot.
2006-08-22 08:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by NNY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋