Cardio

[EgYpTiAnMaTT91]

Hey everybody,

I just wanted to know, which machine gives you the best workout? I just started going to the gym and so far I've used the elliptical and the treadmill. What I don't understand though is that when I used the treadmill I was getting a lot of cramps and I was about to die by the end of my 30 minutes; however, with the elliptical, the machine said I burned 100 more calories and I went for about .4 more miles and I lasted just fine, unlike with the treadmill. So, since I felt more tired and stuff on the treadmill should I stick with that? Or should I use the elliptical since it said that I burned more calories?

Matt

[sombersusie]

Re: Cardio

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elliptical machines are not particularly accurate when it comes to mileage and the amount of calories burned.
i'd say you wouldn't have to give it all up together just mix up your routine once inawhile so your body doesn't get used to one excersise and you stop seeing results.

[Analog6]

Re: Cardio

The best all over workout among the cardio machines is the rower! However, it is low impact so you need to do some load bearing stuff too.

I do 20 mins for 2.5 km on the rower. Your stroke rate to build endurance and a healthy heart should be 23-25, set the resistance accordingly. And the correct way to row is to push your legs out first - the hands on the bar should come back level - you should not lift them over your knees. If you straighten the legs first then pull it will be correct (a friend sho rows on water competitively gave me these hints).
Then I do either 20 mins on the treadmill for 2 kms or 10 mins - 1 km and 10 mins on the bike (3-3.5 kms). ON the treadmill I use the resistance method. Start slow and take 3-4 mins to work up to 'speed' (for me, due to dodgy ankles, 5.7 km/p/hour, then after 3 mins I do 2 mins at 6.0 k/p/h, back to 5.7 for 1 min, then up again and continue this to the end. If you are very fit you can run in the fatre phases but even this walking interval regime works the heart better than a constant speed.
I think it is more natural too, on road walking there are spots where you walk faster because the ground is smooth and sections yo walk slower because it is uphill or whatever.
It sounds as if you need to pace yourself a bit better, don't push hard until you feel you can sope with it. I cannot comment on the elliptical machines, my bad ankles and knee won't let me use them.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Cardio

any machine that gets your heart rate up to your target range and you can do that machinew for the 20-30 mins needed for cardio is a great cardio machine.

There are many different muscle groups in the body and you can work any of them in a controlled manner to raise your heart rate. Pick the one you like and use it.

Now if you want fat burning anything you can do that you enjoy with a raised heart rate will again burn fat.

Just pick something you will keep doing and if you get bored try another machine.

As you get in better shape you are going to need to increase the intensity of your workout to keep your heart rate up. Happy low carbing.