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Title: Why do ellipticals get such a bad rap?
Post by: FanBoi on January 27, 2017, 01:29:50 AM
For me, they've been incredibly effective for cardio.  I do go pretty intense however-keeping my heartrate at an average of 145-155 bpm.  I don't read, watch tv or other device like so many elliptical users do in the gym.  By the time I've finished, I'm drenched...
Title: Re: Why do ellipticals get such a bad rap?
Post by: local hero on January 27, 2017, 05:53:10 AM
There great.... I prefer to do 20mins at around 160/170 and push it..

Sprints every 4th or 5th min till you faint work well too
Title: Re: Why do ellipticals get such a bad rap?
Post by: pestosterone on February 12, 2017, 10:30:53 AM
I also use elliptical but prefer stair machines
Title: Re: Why do ellipticals get such a bad rap?
Post by: local hero on February 13, 2017, 08:37:59 AM
The two stairmasters in our gym have been broke for months, I prefer a stairmaster over all cardio equipment
Title: Re: Why do ellipticals get such a bad rap?
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on February 17, 2017, 05:05:47 PM
Quote from: local hero on February 13, 2017, 08:37:59 AM
The two stairmasters in our gym have been broke for months, I prefer a stairmaster over all cardio equipment
they are brutal
Title: Re: Why do ellipticals get such a bad rap?
Post by: oldtimer1 on March 19, 2017, 07:49:45 PM
Ellipticals can be a brutal workout. I think the majority of guys just dog the exercise not putting enough resistance on it and deluding them self that they are working as hard as the guys running on the treadmill.
Title: Re: Why do ellipticals get such a bad rap?
Post by: falco on March 20, 2017, 07:10:03 AM
Are there models suited for men?
Title: Re: Why do ellipticals get such a bad rap?
Post by: kcb5150 on April 05, 2017, 02:11:06 PM
Idk, I don't care what anyone says about them provided they get my heart rate where I want it to be a and my back/joints pain-free and they are one of the few things that do.