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The elliptical and treadmill (treadmill) are among the most popular machines in the fitness equipment, known to provide excellent cardio workout that burns calories and strengthens muscles. The elliptical and treadmill (treadmill) both allow users to work in a controlled environment while offering personal training sessions with instant digital feedback (via their monitor screens), and options for speed, incline and resistance.
Between the treadmill and the elliptical, which machine to choose?
Question: What are the advantages of the treadmill?
Answer: The treadmill has always been the king of fitness machines. It always seems familiar to people, has good security to use, and is a great cardio workout that results in the activity of real life (whether walking or running). For the elderly, the treadmill can be crucial to maintain their physical independence.

Athletes who are preparing for an event such as an athletics meeting or just a race, might prefer the treadmill because they can make specific types of training for their goals. The treadmill is ideal to prepare for the sprint or the marathon, for example. On the treadmill, athletes can focus on speed or stride length.
Question: What are the disadvantages of the treadmill?
Answer: Running is an activity with strong impacts, and continue to beat your feet on the belt of the machine can stress the joints over time. So there is an increased risk of injury, especially to people who use the treadmill more. There is more wear on ankles, knees, hips and spine with the treadmill in the long term.
Question: What are the advantages of the elliptical?
Answer: In recent years, the elliptical has increased in popularity. If the machine has bars that serve as guide, it offers an intense total body workout, but imposes less of an impact than the treadmill.
The elliptical is ideal for people who are prone to injury or are recovering from an injury. Also, while the treadmill can be like “all-or-nothing” (or you run or you stop), the ellipticals you keep a good pace if you try to drive a type long, slow that burns over time.
There is also another advantage. Cycling elliptical like to make a classic bike ride. So it’s a little more fun. And if you do not like cardio workouts, there’s the entertainment aspect as it is generally easier to watch TV, eat a snack or drink during a session of elliptical.
Question: What are the disadvantages of the elliptical?
Answer: There is always a risk of injury, the machine offers a unique and sets of movements, which could disturb the joints over time. It is also a machine “new”, which can be intimidating. If you’ve never used before, the learning curve can be strong.