Lissa 2,631 Posted May 13, 2012 I walk stairs for fun now! I've posted before about the "zombie stairs". Our courthouse has a parking garage with 4 flights of stairs that I try to walk daily. I can do 4 or 5 sets up and down of those stairs, although I keep expecting to see zombies outside the door when I get to the top floor! My Fit Bit inspired me to start doing the stairs. I want that darned stair badge every day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixiejoy7979 8 Posted May 13, 2012 Im scared of the eliptical machine lol....im afraid i Will look like an idiot. you guys have inspired me to try it...even if it is for30 seconds at a time 1 MKambalimath reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted May 13, 2012 30 seconds at a time is better than not trying at all. Good luck!! Oh, and don't be scared of looking like an idiot. I think I have that one covered! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffylibra30 323 Posted May 14, 2012 I LOVE the elliptical!! I do it every other day. I started out on the lowest level 5 minutes then just kept adding minutes then raised my resistance then my cross trainer. Now I do 45 minutes 20 cross train 7 resistance. I can't do the treadmill very often, I have healed shin splints and I don't want them to come back. I can't do the bike either. It hurts my assets sooo bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewSusie 471 Posted May 26, 2012 When I trained with my trainer I did elliptical for 60 minutes and I died! LoL. I would love to buy one for my house so I can do it each day. I really don't want a gym membership again and love being in the privacy of my home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterbean 30 Posted May 26, 2012 I think it has something to do with the stride of the step. When I walk or, God help me, try to job, I have short almost shuffley strides. On the elliptical it forces me to take longer strides and it works more of my leg muscles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted May 27, 2012 Well, I'm up to 12 minutes on the helliptical! I am doing the arms and legs together. I feel better balanced when I do both at the same time. I'm definitely feeling it in my thighs, especially the muscles just above my knees! I do my helliptical time, then my (at least) 30 minutes on the bike. I definitely see the results happening quickly! 2 BKMama and MKambalimath reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewSusie 471 Posted May 27, 2012 That's great Lissa! I remember my first time, I died but I kept pushing just like you and kept going. I did it for an hour a few times and I wanted to pass out. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooter 1,457 Posted May 27, 2012 Okay, so I've always heard that the elliptical is supposed to be better than a treadmill for being lower impact. So why is it that I can run (okay... jog...) just fine on the treadmill but literally feel like I'm going to die after two minutes on the elliptical? I tore up my knee when I was younger so I figured it would be better, but after not even a lap I feel like I ran a marathon! I know that probably means I'm getting a better workout, but I'd rather not be the still-fat girl huffing and puffing after only two minutes on the dang thing! Lol. Some people on here swear by the elliptical and can go for 30-45 minutes without stopping, or even 15-20 minutes for some people around my weight. Am I just doing it wrong? Should I suck it up and just power through it even though if feels like I'm going to have a heart attack? Should I just stick to my trusty treadmill and bike? I am TOTALLY the opposite. I only run when chased, but the elliptical is my friend. It was hard at first, but now I do 25- 30 minutes. Hoping to break that wall soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted May 28, 2012 Dooter! I love the new pic!! 1 Dooter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Almostthere34 128 Posted May 28, 2012 I bought a Lifefitness elliptical refurbished and it was the best investment ever. I love my Elliptical, although I like going to the gym better. My kids playroom is next to the Elliptical in the basement. The good thing about having it at home is that I could do 10 minutes at a time. I can't wait to get sleeved because the elliptical is going to be my fail safe to ensure I get in at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted May 28, 2012 Almostthere, are you already using the elliptical at home? It's definitely a learned motion, not natural, IMO. If you start using it now, you'll be ahead of the game on recovery after surgery. Make sure you're breathing deeply and not panting and it will be much easier. 1 Almostthere34 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Almostthere34 128 Posted May 28, 2012 Almostthere' date=' are you already using the elliptical at home? It's definitely a learned motion, not natural, IMO. If you start using it now, you'll be ahead of the game on recovery after surgery. Make sure you're breathing deeply and not panting and it will be much easier. [/quote'] Thanks Lissa, yes I am using it now. I exercise sporadically but this is one of those times. Surgery date is coming. I meet with the surgeon and nutritionist on Wednesday. 1 Lissa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Derel 287 Posted May 29, 2012 I bought one 2 days before I came back to work. I have 3 more weeks to go before I get my butt kicked on mine. It really wasnt to bad of a price. I paid $360 bucks with a 10% off card at Walmart for a gold gym model. Its pretty stout of a machine for the price. Its assembled n ready to go. I cant wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewSusie 471 Posted May 29, 2012 360$ ?? Oh wow I want one! I assumed they would be more pricey. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
