lapitup 0 Posted March 4, 2009 I want to purchase either a treadmill or eliptical. I am a little over half way to goal. I've lost 70+pounds, but want to loose about 50 more. I carry most of my weight on my bottom half. I started going to Water aerobics about a month ago. I do that twice a week, but need to "up" my exercise. Need some motivation too! What do you think would be better for me? Treadmill? Eliptical? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kagoscuba 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Knowing what I know now, I'd go with a treadmill. I bought an elliptical, and it is just a nice hat-rack now. I moved from elliptical, to treadmill, to running outside. During the winter I have a membership to a gym to use their treadmills. Thankfully, by the end of this month, I'm hoping the snow and ice will be gone, so I can run all the time outside. I could care less how cold it is outside - it's the ice that stinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuneAct2 0 Posted March 6, 2009 If you can find a gym that will let you join for a month, try both and see which one works best for you. I will use a treadmill, but I love the elliptical trainer. I get a better workout overall because it uses your WHOLE body. Just don't try to jump on and take off lickety-split thinking you'll do 30 minutes the first day. Start with what you can do and work up in increments every few days/weeks until you are getting a good workout. The gym I go to has a Pro-form Elliptical (can't remember what the model is) and I really like it. I can buy one new from Pro-form starting at $499. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losing for me 0 Posted April 6, 2009 I LOVE the crossramp!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blaze21 5 Posted April 6, 2009 I have both, but don't use either as much as I should. I've had my elliptical for about 2 years and my treadmill a little over a year. I've actually used the treadmill more than I have used the elliptical. As someone mentioned previously, try to use a free gym membership and try both machines and see what you like better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNIFER7375 3 Posted April 6, 2009 I vote eliptical. They burn more calories. And more importantly place significantly less stress on your joints Share this post Link to post Share on other sites