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Hostess Rise'
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Username: Risa
Post Number: 11237
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 08:17 am: | 
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http://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-living/fitness/equipment/elliptica ls/overview/exercise-equipment-ov.htm
I own an eliptical machine and have mixed feelings about it. Looking to for feedback.
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CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2769
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 08:24 am: |
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I think you remember my thoughts about them. I don't really like them because 1) I can never feel comfortable on one--my body feels like it is doing something it should not do and 2) I feel like Chester on 'Gunsmoke' about fifteen minutes into the 'ride.' I know they burn more calories than most other cardio equipment, but I will stick with my treadmill.
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Karen R.
Forum Leader
Username: Relivkaren
Post Number: 3857
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 05:23 pm: |
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Risa:
I have never been on an eliptical, but I have always thought they were a good machine. I think if you are consistent with using it you would see great results. Of course, the key with any exercise is consistency. We have a treadmill, but I have always wanted an eliptical.
God Bless!
Karen
Dx: BOOP - May 2006. Rediagnosed with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Nov. 2006
Listed Feb 2008 - Waiting on double lung transplant at Cleveland Clinic
Ohio, USA
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 11279
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 05:37 pm: |
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Hi Karen
I would hold off on buying one. I have mixed feelings about my machine. I own a precor which is an excellent product.
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 11280
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 05:37 pm: |
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Hi Karen
I would hold off on buying one. I have mixed feelings about my machine. I own a Precor which is an excellent product.
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rainbowmom
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Username: Rainbowmom
Post Number: 17
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 06:29 pm: |
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Hi Risa. I have an elliptical - a Precor too. Of course, I can't use it anymore (!!!) That said, I actually really, really liked it. This is because I get shin splints when I run, so the elliptical is much easier on the knees than running on a treadmill, for me anyway. I also don't use the "arms" of the ellipitical because they just annoy me. So, I use it without the arm movements - for me it's like running on a treadmill, except it's not ... (hahaha -- that's a real helpful description, isn't it?!). What don't you like about yours? |
Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 11284
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 08:19 pm: |
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Hi Rainbow
My back would hurt the next day. This only happens when I overdo.
I have the arm attachments and use them sometimes.
How do you get the machine to stay stationery. I know there are adjustment wheels. We recently move the machine and now it is not stable. I will have to call a service man to come move it into another room and then secure it down.
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rainbowmom
Member
Username: Rainbowmom
Post Number: 20
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 07:53 pm: |
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Hi Risa. Hmmm - not sure about how to get it to stay stationary, I'm afraid ... but the service guys are usually pretty good; we had them come out once in the beginning because it was making a noise, and they sorted it out promptly.
I used to do interval training - you know, as hard as you can for 2 mins, then slow for 1 min, then fast, fast, fast for 2 mins, slow for 1. this is after a 10 min stable nice-pace beginning.
Hope that helps! Lotsa love, Rainbow |
Dewwd
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Username: Dewwd
Post Number: 19
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 01:13 pm: |
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I have a NordicTrack elliptical this one I bought back in 2006 April and I use it 4
or 5 times a week. I have found that for me it has been the best piece of
equipment I have used since my transplant. I use it for 20 or 30 minutes in the
morning as it seems to make my side effects much less.
I also do sit-ups and some weight training . |
Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 11362
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 04:39 pm: |
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Glad that you both like yours. Thank you for sharing.
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Heather
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Username: Heather
Post Number: 2681
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 06:02 pm: |
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We have one also...nothing huge and fancy..but no matter what kind I get on..it is very uncomfortable. I feel like my feet are too far apart. It does not feel natural to me at all. I do not use it.
Heather
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CiscoKidney07
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Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2807
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 08:52 am: |
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I never have gotten used to them. I get back on one periodically, just to see if anything has changed. It never has.
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 11604
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 06:09 am: |
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I started back on my eliptical with no problems. I am not using it every day so maybe that is the secret.
I noticed that I have to take extra magnesium with longer workouts.
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