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I have a question for everyone and see if I can get some help. I have tried the ellipticals at the gym and after just a minute or two my calves start to hurt really bad. I always give up and go to the bikes and the treadmills and use the nautalis machines. My question is does anyone know what I am doing wrong? I have it set on the easiest setting for just starting out. Everyone else at the gym makes it look so easy. My calve muscles are in good shape, or so my doctor says. I was going to ask my trainer to go over it next time I see her. Thanks for your input.......Dawn
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I have the same issue, I don't know if it's my short short legs or what. Should we stand with our feet all the way forward on the foot pad or ni the middle or back... What gives the shortest stride? The eliptical machine is offlimits to me until I figure this one out.Restarting Date: December 9 = SW214/CW206/LW195/GW130 YELL AT ME IF I STOP FITDAY-ING
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The elliptical puts less pressure on your joints and therefore I believe it forces you to use muscles not used in "typical" movement. When I started, I could barely go for 5 minutes. Now I do an hour plus! One of the biggest issues is feeling comfortable on the machine and finding your balance. Stand in a position that is secure and stable for you. Everyone is built differently and has a slightly different center of balance.
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Also, when it really starts to burn you can buy a few extra minutes by switching to going backwards (which relieves calves but kills thighs) or by putting more effort into the arms.
Try switching speeds too, you csn definately stay on it longer at a stolling pace.Comment
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Thank you everyone........Dawn
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