Elliptical Machines

[-MaKaVeLi-]

Are they any good for cardio?

[C Man]

Of course, why wouldn't they be?

[themadgreek187]

I have one and it works really well for me.

[Maxfits202]

ever use one? there great.

[Brother Steel]

Are they any good for cardio?

"Are elliptical machines any good for cardio?"

My experience is that when they are used hard they really make you sweat which can cause you body odor. They also have a way of forcing you to have to buy different size clothes. Also, unless you get a really cheap one they are quieter that a tread mill. This may effect your ego because no one will hear you pounding the floor and they will think you are a slacker.

Another thing you will have to consider is elliptical machines are bad for the medical professionals. Using an elliptical machine may cause you to keep your knees intact, lower your blood pressure and strengthen your heart. All this could take money out of the doctor's pockets and keep it in yours. This could effect the local economy.

I must not forget the effect it could have on your own finances. A smaller trimmer and more athletic looking you could draw the attention of the opposite sex. Then you would be forced to entertain all those interested young women. You would have to spend money on them by taking them out to a fine dinner and other festivities. That could also cause you to have to give up your own personal time. They would want to come over to your home and sleep in your bed with you. This could cause you problems in finding a mutual agreeable position between each other. Just trying to find a position that you two fit nicely together could take hours.

Look Guy, Run from any elliptical machine, they could change your life forever, do you really want to take the chance?

[jacqdav]

I used to only run for my cardio but found it was beginning to hurt my knees. I find I can sustain a much higher heartrate on the eliptical and my joints don't get so sore. I also love it because I can easily keep my steps in time to whatever music I'm listening to...I find this makes it easier for me to keep going on it.