treadmill,elliptical, exercise bike, or those recumbent bikes?
what r the benefits/disadvanatges to them?
2007-01-22 13:54:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I would personally recommend an elliptical machine. It works some really core muscles (thighs, butt, abdomen, calves, etc), and gives a great cardio workout. Get one with the option to work the arm muscles too, then you'll cover alot more.
2007-01-22 13:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by acweyman0906 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a personal trainer and he told me NEVER EVER use a treadmill. The treadmill, contrary to popular belief actually is bad for you. Though it does give you the cardio workout you need it takes away the natural movement of the body and gives you a robot like posture and routine. since there is only so much space to extend your legs your body is limited to only robotic types of movements and that can damage your knees and give you weak ankles.
If anything you can use the elliptical or the bike that actually let you get a full extention of the leg, not causing joint problems or weakness.
have a great workout!!!
2007-01-22 22:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say treadmill. You can easily adjust your workout and the benefits of the cardio exercise is great. You burn lots of calories and many say walking is one of the best forms of exercise. I found this article you may want to read.
2007-01-22 22:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elliptical or Arc Trainer. Best cardio workout, smooth movements, and less force and stress on the lower extremities!
2007-01-22 21:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elliptical orbitrek it gives you a full body work out in 10-15 mins
2007-01-22 22:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with "The Devil's Lola" but to get fit you need to work out a lot. Sex wouldn't cover it as you don't ache like hell everytime you do it.
It all depends on what muscle group you want to enhance to be able to say what is best for you.
I won't leave the gym until I feel completely screwed, if I don't ache for days I feel I have failed.
2007-01-22 22:00:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I recomend heavy weight lifting 3 times a week.
2007-01-22 22:01:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best is the ellipticsl because you burn the most fat and also get the buns and thighs better than the other machines.
2007-01-22 21:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by ramrod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ellipticals burn the most calories with the least amount of work.
2007-01-22 21:57:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best exercise is the one you find most enjoyable because you are more likely to stick to something you enjoy.
2007-01-22 21:57:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋