Treadmill vs Elliptical vs Bike - Which one is BETTER?

When it comes to working out at home, treadmill vs elliptical vs exercise bike is often a topic of discussion. All three can provide an effective workout and help you achieve your weight loss goals. Depending on your physical ability and fitness level, one might be better suited for you than another so take the time to really think about which one is right for your lifestyle. Treadmills offer those who want a more intense workout something that can really get their heart pumping and helps them burn more calories. Elliptical machines have a low impact motion that can also help you lose weight, just at a slower rate than treadmill workouts. Lastly, stationary bikes (regardless of whether they're upright, recumbent or spin bikes) are possibly the easiest and least taxing form of exercise as they require very little effort from the user, but can still help with weight loss when done properly. Investing in any of these pieces of equipment will give you the opportunity to keep up with your health from the comfort of your own home!
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[@chris5483]

I am an elliptical person! Love them over bikes and treadmills.

[@NbGmr]

Love the way you respond to both positive and negative comments so positively and sincerely! Thank you for the informative video!

[@Fitnessdy]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@GS-uc6dy]

Thank you. I was wondering which was the best for my needs and apartment space. Very informative and interesting

[@Fitnessdy]

I'm glad I could help. Soooo what are you getting btw?

[@cindysalinas9752]

Great bike. This is belt driven which results in far less noise and requires less maintenance as compared to the chain driven model.

[@brazilianfernie]

I like to alternate between treadmill and elliptical. If I do use the elliptical, I crank up the resistance. For the treadmill I crank up the incline. I’m not a runner, but I walk fast. I always try to control my heart rate to get the best fat burn. I also will do high intensity periods and easier recovery periods. It’s been working great for me. Gotta put in the effort. My goals are more for endurance and cardio to lower my blood pressure and not so much about losing weight, although it’s a plus when I do lose weight

[@Fitnessdy]

Your strategies are amazing, completely on-point. Thanks for contributing!

[@petrofskiwilliams8360]

Thank you very informative.

[@Fitnessdy]

Glad it was helpful! If you need more advice or want to share anything, we're right here :)

[@believe-in-righteousness]

Excellent and true

[@DivinelyProtectedBlessed888]

My physio therapist and orthopaedi doctor told me to do leg press and static bike. So I planning to go to gym. I have knee problem since I was a kid.

[@Fitnessdy]

Good advice, take it 😀 but if I were you, I'd take a few classes with a trainer to show me around the gym and make sure I use the machines properly 😀 plus, they may show you other exercisea for your knee. Let me know how it works out!!

[@ZareenaTV]

This video is so helpful. ❤ Thanks. ✨

[@Fitnessdy]

I'm so glad!

[@donnamcdonald6069]

Thanks so much my son got me a gym membership and I'm a big girl my chiropractor told me to start with this wish me luck. Thanks to you I want look goofy

[@Fitnessdy]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed and I hope you keep me posted! Enjoy your membership ♥️

[@seventhkeyomegasghost8233]

They are all useful, but Treadmill by far.

[@rld1278]

This is a little deceiving as with walking it's been shown to burn more fat with less potential damage than jogging, running, or cycling, not sure about stepping. I cycled daily for 10 miles (1 hour, about 11mph), then every other day for 15 miles (1.5 hours about 11 mph) from may to September and didn't lose a bit. Yes I got stronger but no weight loss. Then I took a job at a gas station w multiple food availability and lost a bunch walking all over on the job daily, and my stomach flattened in the process with no change in diet.

[@Fitnessdy]

"I got stronger but no weight loss" --> that's your muscles developing. Weight loss through cardio alone can decrease your muscle mass. That means the number on the scales are lower, but you're also less strong. But that said, walking and staying active throughout the day are genuinely the best ways to lose weight consistently. I would also personally add some strength training 2x per week to ensure I'm not losing muscle mass

[@TRIBECHIEFTAIN]

Yes that’s 100% Correct working out on the Cross Trainer and been doing 20.000 steps per day and have lost 20kg ! I’ve lost and gained more on the elliptical over the others… Best is a combination of 45 minutes on the Elliptical and 45 minutes walking on the treadmill 👍🏾

[@mr.america9806]

1) Walking 2) Jogging is for fat loss, weight loss and endurance. 3) Cycling is just for thigh muscle, no use for fat or weight loss. 4) Elliptical also in between walking and cycling but not as effective as walking.

[@pexaraolivanassar965]

I’m a runner, but my knees are killing me… I might start using the elliptical.

[@Fitnessdy]

Good choice :) but also consider some knee strengthening exercises of you want to keep running into your routine. Let me know if you need help deciding which exercises work best for you 🙂

[@luisattack]

Any recommendations on sub $200 on a budget trying to upgrade my garage gym lol

[@richardyang94]

Mini stair stepper 👍 great and cheap cardio machine

[@rld1278]

Marketplace offers used treadmills for 1-200 bucks all the time. I got one for 75. At this price you could get 2 of the 3 if you wanted.

[@sayantanchatterjee6644]

i am at 200 pounds and i started gym. after 2 weeks i am at 196 pounds. but somedays my weight increases and someday decreases. what should i do? i eat around 1700 calories per day....

[@Fitnessdy]

Calculate your macros to ensure you're OK with 1700 calories. Stay active throughout the day even if you're going to the gym. It's more important to walk, fidget, play with your kids/pets. Drink lots of water. Account for the fact that you might be gaining muscles as well. Also, weight fluctuates monthly according to hormones etc. It's more important to stay consistent instead of checking your weight daily. Better yet, just check your measurements once per month :) and be patient, 2 wees is still just a tiny period

[@Magnulus76]

Your weight will fluctuate as you lose weight, that's normal. I like using a ketone breath meter every morning just to check to make sure I'm burning fat. And I try to eat a low fat diet.

[@mr.america9806]

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[@Chasemorebills]

Bike team 🎉

[@Casanova102986]

i think what ppl were looking for is the amount of calories burned on each form of equipment .

[@Fitnessdy]

Thank you, that's a great point! My thought was that getting fit is more than just about a generic caloric burn; you also need to build muscle, have fun, etc. That's why I picked this format

[@microwavegommmm916]

Amount of calories burned = Amount of effort put in

[@MomHunterOnline]

im 23 and have pretty bad knees already... i just realized i can run longer on an elliptical than on bare ground and the mile time is about the same actually

[@Fitnessdy]

Thanks for commenting, and good for you for being so mentally strong so continue exercising even if you have bad knees

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

Elliptical is not designed for running thought! Unless you meant using elliptical

[@MomHunterOnline]

@@seekfactsnotfiction9056 i know that. i meant to use the elliptical because running hurts my knees

[@NourdinOujda-zu4dy]

IS elliptique good choice for the who suffer a lowback issuese

[@Fitnessdy]

Depends on the issue 😀

[@NourdinOujda-zu4dy]

Sciatic

[@widiyanti7576]

I have an elliptical device at home and every day I use it for exercise 😄

[@Fitnessdy]

And what results did you notice?

[@uturn3408]

Please reply iam 78 kg woman.if i do manual treadmill walking for 30 minutes how much calorie will burn how many times we can use tread mill in one day.

[@Fitnessdy]

Here's a good calculator you can use. Check different speeds and inclines and you'll get a very accurate answer: www.treadmillcalculator.com/ As for how many times you can use the treadmill in one day - as many as you feel like :) Just make sure you're not excessively tired or sore. If your goal is to lose weight, I recommend doing the 12-3-30 treadmill walking plan. That means incline 12, speed 3 mph (meaning aprox 5 km/ h) and 30 minutes :) Let me know how it goes!!

[@uturn3408]

@@Fitnessdy thank you so much for rapid reply 😀😀😀

[@maxsmart8954]

Rowing machine !!!

[@DivaDupri]

I did 30 minutes and burned 200 calories

[@prophetfrightonkaonga6723]

Using which one

[@_domgutz]

Elliptical! Hybrid of stationary bike and a treadmill

[@Fitnessdy]

Ellipticals rank third for me 😅 but thank you for sharing your preference. At the end of the day, whatever gets us moving is great!!

[@userdeadnotfound1]

i do treadmill for 25 minutes on a speed between 6-7 with a incline of 12 crosstrainer and cycle for 15-20 minutes each is that enough for losing weight?

[@Fitnessdy]

Yes, that's enough! You can do just one at a time instead of all in one session. And then squeeze in a few strength and mobility exercises for good measure.

[@ala7515]

For fat burn, there is nothing better than running or treadmill. Elliptical - moderate fat burn and moderate muscle gain. Bike - moderate fat burn and lower body muscle gain.

[@SANDALWOOD_Fan]

Will I get a six pack doing epptical cycle everyday!! 😅😅

[@Fitnessdy]

You just might 😀 I'm honestly in love with deep core exercises that activate the transverse abs. They really work to snatch your waist, sometimes better than crunches. For example, farmer's carries or rotational lunges are great. Elipticals can work your balance too, if you're not holding onto the handles (but be careful if yoi're a beginner!) And let me know how this works!!

[@kalyanmaynanda8447]

Giri

[@Dinosaurwarlock]

"You're body decides not to burn any more calories..." So your body is just generating free energy because it's bored?

[@Fitnessdy]

:))) great catch, it gave me a real laugh. But I always use personifications, metaphors and other stylistic figures to help people understand better 😁

[@einstendavidson9409]

80 calorie/minutes who tf research this shit

[@Fitnessdy]

It's actually true. One guy - a fitness trainer - did it. But of course, you can't burn 80kcal/min during a 30-min workout. This kind of intense effort is just during the anaerobic phase - 2 minutes max www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5065821/Assault-Air-exercise-bike-burns-80-calories-minute.html

[@einstendavidson9409]

@@Fitnessdy its calories generated to the bike not calories you burned

[@sharondavisson4149]

I learned nothing

[@Fitnessdy]

Thanks for the feedback. Can you suggest what other info you would have been interested in? It'd help me create more quality content in the future. I'd hate to just add to the already high amount of fluff 😀 Side note, I targeted this video at beginners 😀