Cardio

[FuriosMommy 3]

I'm just curious what type of cardio everyone is doing and what you feel yields the best results? It seems like I have read somewhere that walking is the best for fat loss. I have an elliptical machine but I also enjoy doing the "Walk Away the Pounds" series. So I'm just curious what everyone's thoughts are and why. I feel like walking is great for fat loss, but will using an elliptical trainer yield fat loss and muscle gain? Therefore, not giving the best numbers on the scale, but maybe giving better results from an inches lost prospective. I think as we are losing weight it's important to retain as much muscle tone as we can. It's very easy to lose muscle as we lose fat. Looking for more opinions out there!

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

You'll burn more calories on the elliptical, plus you can make it quite challenging if you change the incline and resistance. So I think for the same amount of time, the elliptical will yield better results. But in the end, it comes down to whatever you are more likely to do - if you dislike the elliptical, you'll probably spend less time on it.

[Wildorchids 7]

I burn between 7-900 doing spin class 3-4 times a week I love it! It's great for legs.

[emilygrace 5]

To be honest, I would choose the elliptical (and usually do) - but mostly because it challenges me more and makes me fitter. The more my heart rate gets up and I sweat, the more I am training my heart and lungs, and improving my cardiovascular health. The fact that it is also making my weight melt away (11 lbs last month) is a bonus.

Walking is proven great, and anything is better than nothing. Do what you will continue to do long-term.

[Paul11011 372]

Variety is the spice of life. I'm doing a combination of walking, walking away the pounds videos, recumbent stationary bike and elliptical. The elliptical is new for me and it's going to take some getting used to. The first time I did the elliptical I was only able to do 12 minutes and I paid for it with sore legs for the following 3 days.

[Dawn 16]

Running with a little walking here and there!!! I do this at least 3 days a week and the other days do the elliptical or bike!