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cross trainer or treadmill?

  • 09-08-2015 4:51pm
    #1
    sanex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭


    hi all i was thinking of purchasing either a cross trainer or treadmill,which would be better to improve my fitness and speed,my upper body strenght is fairly good just need to lose a bit of flab?


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  • #2
    siochain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭siochain


    Which one do you prefer using ?


  • #3
    sanex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭sanex


    siochain wrote: »
    Which one do you prefer using ?

    i dont mind using one over the other


  • #4
    mdwexford
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    Cross trainer is easier on the joints.


  • #5
    siochain
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    sanex wrote: »
    i dont mind using one over the other

    If it was between the two i would go for the CT but that's due to having dodgy knees. CT Might be better if the noise of a TM is going to be an issue.


  • #6
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Get a crosstrainer, because there's a treadmill immediately outside your front door.


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  • #7
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Crosstrainer is preferable for me because the resistances can build up leg muscles, way less stress on joints, and I can read while on it. I also burn a lot of calories per session, 700+ in 50 mins.

    Also to get a half way decent treadmill will cost a fortune, the rest are pretty crap from what I see.


  • #8
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    I also burn a lot of calories per session, 700+ in 50 mins.

    Are you The Rock?


  • #9
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    The rock wouldn't risk his gainz on a gainz losing machine!


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