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How to Choose Between Elliptical and Treadmill


June 3, 2020 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Blog


How to Choose Between Elliptical and Treadmill

When the question arises about what I should choose between Elliptical and Treadmill, it is genuinely related to two main factors such as your physical health and your fitness goals. As far as we are concerned with both machines’ benefits, we fairly find that both have equal benefits for burning calories and having a great cardiovascular workout.

How to decide between the two?

The answer is that every individual is different. Sometimes, the elliptical offers many benefits to one and sometimes the treadmill gives you miraculous effects.

Let’s find comparison between the benefits of elliptical and treadmill according to different individuals.

Elliptical could be more beneficial for you if you are more prone to injuries or you already have a musculoskeletal condition then Elliptical is a far better option than Treadmill because:

  • It may decrease your risk of injuries during workouts
  • It may allow both upper body and lower body workout in shorter amount of time especially if the Elliptical machine has arm handles.
  • The cardiovascular workout is easier as it puts less stress on your bones and joints.

The Treadmill may be a better fit for you if:

  • You aren’t prone to injuries or you are not suffering from joint aches.
  • You’ve a specific goal to meet, for instance training for a 5K or 10K race.
  • You want strengthen glutes and leg muscles.

Treadmill is an easy piece of equipment to use as compare to other workout equipment and techniques.

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