elyptical vs treadmill

[Packard]

I don't know what your budget is but they have some nice stuff at Sears that range between $500 and $800. Of course they have more expensive stuff also.


I may start running up and down steps. I am kinda getting burned out on running on the treadmill all the time.

I also have been thinking about getting a bike.

Also check Amazon.com and the big buying clubs (BJs Club, Sam's Club, Costco, etc.)

[littleshelly]

I like both but at home I have a treadmill. For me it is more versatile. I can do different workouts with the same machine. I know you can also do that with the elliptical but I feel I get a better workout with the treadmill.

[Packard]

I like both but at home I have a treadmill. For me it is more versatile. I can do different workouts with the same machine. I know you can also do that with the elliptical but I feel I get a better workout with the treadmill.

The problem with a tread mill is that while it gives a decent workout for the reaching aspect of your stride, it does not do as well for the driving aspect. Your quads get a workout but your biceps hardly do.

The eliptical seems to work more evenly in that regard. And no impact. Another advantage.

[littleshelly]

True, but I am not concerned about biceps during treadmill workout. I lift hard and heavy 3 days a week so biceps get more than enough of a workout.

[Packard]

True, but I am not concerned about biceps during treadmill workout. I lift hard and heavy 3 days a week so biceps get more than enough of a workout.

Sorry for being ambiguous.

Your legs have quadraceps and [femoral] biceps (sometimes called "ham strings", which are part of the biceps). I was referring to your femoral biceps which it the muscle in the back of your thigh.


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[Boss Man]

True. The Semimebranosus and Semitendanosus muscles, then the Biceps Femoris, and between the Hamstrings and Quads, that cheeky little Gracillis .

[littleshelly]

True, but I am not concerned about biceps during treadmill workout. I lift hard and heavy 3 days a week so biceps get more than enough of a workout.

Sorry for being ambiguous.

Your legs have quadraceps and [femoral] biceps (sometimes called "ham strings", which are part of the biceps). I was referring to your femoral biceps which it the muscle in the back of your thigh.


See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biceps_femoris_muscle" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ok, I see. I do other types of leg workouts also. Squats, lunges, lifts and strengthening, leg press and so on. I like the Elliptical, don't get me wrong. I use it at the gym but if I had to choose one for home I choose the treadmill.