Do you have an eliptical trainer at home?

[minniecarousel]

They're kinda wierd looking. You stand and pedal, but it's not a bike and it's not a treadmill. It's supposed to be easier on the knees. DH & I took the plunge and ordered one - it should arrive next week. The store we bought it from will deliver and set it up. Do you have one and do you like it?

 

[Gupsmom]

I love using the eliptical trainer at the gym. Let me know how you like yours when it comes. I have considered buying one for at home but I want a good one.

Jess

 

[Sandy V.]

We just purchased an elliptical trainer last month, and it's been in our home for about 3 weeks now. The brand is Octane, and we bought it from an exercise equipment store. It was pricey - $2300, but the less expensive ones had such rough striding action and seemed cheaply made and unstable. All 4 of us (husband, wife, 2 teenagers) use it between 3-5 times per week.

It IS easier on the knees and ankles. I've used a treadmill for walking and running before this at a local health club, and I feel far less stress on the joints with this while still getting a good workout.

Good luck, and I hope you enjoy it!

 

[castlegazer]

I have one at home but use the ones at the gym - they can not be beat (the ones at the gym that is). I have mine now down in the basement. They take up a lot of room. But it is my favorite form of cardio exercise beyond running. It is really great for knees and is a great workout. I set my at rnadom so that I get all differing degrees of difficulty.

 

[Hillbeans]

I've lost 30 pounds on the Ellipse at my gym....went from a size 12 to a size 8. I've been on the Ellipse about 4-5 nights a week for a good 6 months. That, along with diet, has changed my body.

I blew out my ACL and MCL last february. This machine is gentle on the knees.

Good luck with it!

 

[Crankyshank]

bought a Horizons E70 last week and I love it. It's interactive and the wheel is in the back as opposed to being in the front like most ellipticals. I find it easier on the knees than most ellipticals and I don't bounce around as much.

I have exercise ADD and I find I get a much better workout with 19-15min on the elliptical vs walking or doing an aerobics tape.

 

[olena]

We got one last year and we really like it. Low-impact was an issue for us and it works well.

 

[Timon]

I just bought an elliptical trainer from Sears. I loved the one at the gym so much, I knew I just had to have it. The home ones don't compare to the gym ones (usually $1000-$2000 for home ones and $5K for the gym ones) but I still really like mine.

I find that it takes less time on my home one to get a good workout (about 30 mins). I usually spent 45 mins to 1 hr on the one at the gym but feel like the workout was very similar.

I started off at 20 mins and I am working my way up. I have a bad back and it really doesn't bother my back at all as opposed to a bike or even a treadmill.

I am hoping I can stick it out with this workout and lose a little weight before our trip to DLR this October.

Hillbeans,
Congrats on your achievement!!! You must be very proud!!! I hope I will be saying the same thing six months from now!

 

[castlegazer]

Originally posted by Crankyshank
I have exercise ADD

Oh, Man that is funny Me Too! I love doing this because it is something I can stick with and get great results from. I forgot to say, remember to use your arms and not just have them moving with your legs - pump them too.

hillbeans! Woa, that's great. I probably need to loose that much too and it would be great if this and my weight work, Yoga, and diet will do it as fast as you did it.

 

[Hillbeans]

Thanks everyone!! That ellipse machine at my gym is the best. I changed a lot of things to lose that weight...including going to the gym 5 nights a week, not eating after 7 pm, eating lower carb, etc. I just decided that i've had extra baby weight from my DS 3 and finally got disgusted with myself. I just wish I did it sooner, however you have to really want to change the bad habits in order to lose weight. For me, that meant exercising at 8 pm at night instead of eating chips on the couch at 8 pm.

Good luck to all of my fellow "ellipse"rs

 

[ZachnElli]

I've had my elliptical trainer for 5 1/2 years. Last time I used it? Yesterday! Love that machine! I did it all throughout my pregnancy with dd and again now. I just go slower.

 

[AZKathy]

We got one last month for our family. DS needs it for his exercises for his scoliosis/kyphosis; DH needs it cuz, well, he needs it and as soon as I get the okay to go on it, I need it also.

It does take up a lot of room in the room it is in. The two guys who are allowed to use it have not used it like they should. I am not too happy. <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_109.gif' border=0></a>