What is better a treadmill or elliptical machine and which one b/c there is so many? Im tryn to tone up and lose some body fat. My main target areas are to lose tummy fat, tone legs and butt.
Where can I get a good deal on them? Any other work outs to target those areas? THANKS!
2007-01-12 05:25:35 · 4 answers · asked by jc207 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's true, you don't necessarily need any equipment, even to do cardio. But if you must, I would recommend the elliptical. It IS lower impact for your joints (knees!) which is important. Just as a rough estimate, the you can get a cardio workout similar to running with the impact of walking.
To tone you really should actually do strength training. Light weights to start. You can find all sorts of videos that are cardio AND strength, or videos that are just strength. You can use bottles of water, potatoes in sacks, bags of beans...
Probably the most effective cardio that will tone your legs is the stairmaster, though. And really if you have a set of stairs, forget the machines. Climb the stairs! But pace yourself, and keep proper form to protect those joints. Lost fat requires cardio.
2007-01-12 05:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by evil e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer the elyptical because it is lower impact on my joints than a tread mill. I've had two pieces of Nordic Track Equipment, the most recent and elyptical machine. It was in the $900-$1000 ( brand new )range a couple years ago and works just as well as it did on day one. Very durable equipment. I continue to use it 5-6 times a week, 30 minutes a shot. You must be committed to spend this money, it's an awful expense for a clothes hangar. In the Midwest, we have a place called 2nd Wind exercise equipment. Otherwise check nordictrack.com Good luck!
2007-01-12 13:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
treadmill is the best it makes u loose body fat and as far as toneing is concerned u need to work out for months ask your gym instrustor how u can tone specific areas and try changing your diet add vegetable and stop taking sugars completly drink lots of water and make this a habbit
2007-01-12 13:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it is expensive Precor is the best you can get. It is best to pay more because it will last longer than buying a cheaper version. As you lose weight you should add in Pilates exercises to tone up your tummy, thighs and butt.
2007-01-12 13:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋