Starting back up! Elliptical Machine?

WallStGolfer31 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-03-07, 08:27 PM

Well after pretty much a semester off from running and I can barely do a mile anymore.(I was doing 4 miles a day last year) Haha I am building back up pretty quickly within the last few visits to the gym though.

I have started adding in the elliptical machine for about 30 mins at the end of each workout, from what I can tell, it's about as effective as running in terms of burning calories and a lot easier on the knees.

Anyone else noticed this too?

JeffBox · #2 (**permalink**) 07-30-07, 05:15 PM

Swimming is also great cardio and easy on the knees. I wouldn't really know about the elliptical, but hey whatever works!

Stocktrading101 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-31-07, 11:41 PM

I haven't tried an ellitpical machine before but I really want to try swimming as a form of exercise. Right now I play sports two days a week which helps a lot, and I gave up pop, night and day difference. Do either of you guys swim at all?

Airelon · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-07, 06:45 AM

Hmm. Well we run the gambit. Not much for swimming (The wife is, she was once a lifeguard) - unless I'm out on the waveraider on the Lake (Erie) and happen to take a corner to fast and end up in the drink.

I'm more one for the gym, with the ol' dumbbells. Nothing "Arnold" like. But as long as I can stay fit and trim, with a bit of muscle mass, then I'm happy.