I use mine about 60 min a day everyday. Is it true that jogging helps tone you abs as well? Should I increase my time on the elliptical? I do it on level 7.
2007-07-24 11:05:07 · 7 answers · asked by ♥Idon'tknowanymore♥ 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Depends on what you're targeting, I guess. For example, I'm a smoker and I can go longer on the eliptical than the treadmill without getting winded. However, I have also heard that people complain about their legs having that burning sensation so they quit on the eliptical and go on the treadmill instead. And any calorie-burning activity can help you tone up your abs.
2007-07-24 11:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The benefits are the same. Now, if you're exerting more energy when jogging (going faster, climbing a hill)- then you'll burn more calories. The best way to find out if you're exerting the same energy, burning the same # of calories is to jog and see if you can hold a conversation, say a couple of words, or it's too hard to talk. Then work on the elliptical to the same degree using your ability to speak as the measurement. From there, you will figure out where to set the speed level and ramp height. I believe the elliptical and jogging both work the abs. If your machine also works the arms- that will work the abs more. The abs are used when you're keeping your balance.
2007-07-24 11:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by RSJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The elliptical machine has less impact on your joints. I've noticed that I burn more calories on the elliptical than I do on the treadmill..but I believe that is because I am able to stay on it for a much longer time. Jogging helps tone the abs, but it is because of the cardio burning calories. Working out on the elliptical will do the same.
2007-07-24 11:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by NICOLE S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Elliptical machines are meant to replace the motions of jogging in a smoother manner, to prevent joint damage caused by the repetitive motion of you bouncing.
Elliptical machines help to translate this easier by transferring the energy into opposite but equal forces countering each other in a gradual up and down motion, rather than the jarring motion of gravity returning you to the surface.
You should receive much the same effect, and can actually better tailor your workout (by using arms or legs more) to different areas.
2007-07-24 11:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by EEJ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
close but not the same as the mechanics of the two exercises are not exactly the same
the key to making continued progress in the gym is by progressively increasing the intensity of training. this is easily accomplished by performing more "work" each training session than the previous. basically if you perform cardio for say 30 minutes today at level 7 and you travel 8 miles the next cardio session the goal should be 8.1 miles in the same 30 minutes at level 7, the next 8.2, then 8.3, etc. forget about tracking calories on cardio machines they are extremely inaccurate and use statistical data to determine the calories expended.
some people can perform cardio for hours on machines but once you put them on the track they can barely run a full mile.
2007-07-24 11:22:38 · answer #5 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
An elliptical machine is very effective, 60 min. a day is plenty, it is easier on your back, where jogging can put a strain on it, I think you are doing fine, do you see any results?
2007-07-24 11:12:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure if they have the same benefits, but my bf and have been jogging for awhile now and he has developed 2 peks and yet I haven't developed any, but its possible
2007-07-24 11:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by Tulip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋