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Elliptical trainers

  • 27-04-2007 8:40pm
    #1
    Awful Scut
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    What's the consensus on these machines? I want to get a machine I can exercise at home on and would ideally prefer a treadmill. Unfortunately, the only room in the house I could stick it in is upstairs, so the pounding would be heard next door as I'm in a semi-detached.

    Have also considered a rowing machine, but I always found them a bit tedious, plus I'm not sure if it would fit.

    Primary goal is weight loss.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    BossArky
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,588 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    I would go for a concept 2 rower. Great all over body exercise if you use it properly. Start off with 5 min sessions, build up to 10, then 15. You will use these muscles.

    Currently I burn about 180 calories for 15mins at setting 3 of 10. Don't kill yourself trying to go all guns blazing on setting 10. Read this which clears up some myths about high damper settings.

    Check out the weight loss section of the concept 2 rower site here


  • #3
    Awful Scut
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    Would a rower on its own be sufficient though? What I would be looking for is one machine to take care of all my needs. I know rowers are great exercise, but I'd fear it would become boring after a while, whereas with the other yoke you could watch tv while you were on it.


  • #4
    BossArky
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,588 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    Some elliptical traniner info here.

    I don't use one as perfer running and rowing. I reckon that rowing is a lot better for your upper body and back, plus gets the legs going. The E trainer however seems very leg orientated. I suppose it is down to what you are looking for.

    Why not check them both out in a gym for a few weeks and see which one you like more? (assuming you haven't done this already).

    Also - you can watch TV from a rower... I do it in the gym!


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