Elliptical Vs. Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine is Best For You?

[@Swearengen1980]

It shouldn't be understated how little an elliptical truly works your legs. The jarring of running after a car accident injuries kills my neck, so my cardio was primarily the elliptical for years (high resistance level, gym machine, not home). Then my daughter got old enough to where walking very quickly wasn't enough to keep up and I had to jog or occasionally run despite the resulting pain. My calves, ankles, shins felt like I hadn't run in years, even though I did lower body weight training as well. It's like how gym bros can come out to the country and can't hack real farm work. Point being, don't expect to use the elliptical and then think you can run a 5k based on that; you'll probably be wrong. I still love it for keeping my heart rate up and still buying one for home to add to the rower, but it really is for those with injuries. If you're injury free, just run.

[@elyseplays912]

Run outside when you can and enjoy the outdoors and time will fly by. Elliptical in the garage for the rest/non-running days and when the weather is garbage. I struggle to raise the HR comparatively with the elliptical but use it as a recovery / non-impact tool

[@vedder10]

As usual you guys produce quality videos and provide great information. Seeing as they are equally as beneficial, from a caloric perspective, I would choose the treadmill for its variety and customization of workouts. Most doctors are recommending walking based on the lack of impact and chance that the user will stick to it more consistently. However if you find you want to explore incline walking or even running on more energetic days you can do that.

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