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1 Elliptical vs. Treadmill
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2 Steppin' Out: Pros and Cons of the Stair Climber
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3 Speak Up: How Do You Pass the Time on Cardio Machines?
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4 Cool Machine Alert: Precor's AMT
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5 Does the Calorie Readout on My Cardio Machine Work?
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6 Do You Check Out the Displays on Other People's Machines?
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7 A Cardio Machine No-No: Leaning
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8 Which Program Should I Use on The Cardio Machine?
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9 Kranking Burns Major Calories
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10 Do You Own a Cardio Machine?
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11 Where Do You Primarily Work Out?
Heart Rate
12 You Asked: Hold On for Heart Rate?
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13 What's Your Favorite Cardio Machine?
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14 Do You Cover the Display on a Cardio Machine?
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15 Fit Tip: Focus on Strides Per Minute
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16 Do You Check Out the Readouts on Other People's Machines?
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17 Do You Know Which Cardio Machine Meets Your Needs?
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18 Do You Have to Wait to Use Cardio Machines at Your Gym?
If you're unfamiliar with Kranking, you're not alone. A Krankcycle resembles a bike, but instead of peddling with your legs, you peddle with your arms. This piece of equipment is perfect for those with knee, ankle, or foot injuries, but when you watch someone krank, it doesn't seem like it's the most effective cardio workout. A recent study from ACE (American Council on Exercise) studied 20 Read more
With daylight saving time, those who used to fit their workouts in after work will be left in the dark. So working out in a gym is a great option. There are so many cardio machines to choose from, ranging from the ever-popular treadmill, to the lower-impact elliptical, to the stationary bike. The stair climber is another option that I don't see too many people using. Check out the chart below to Read more
I was on the treadmill the other day, and had this strange feeling that somebody was staring at me. When I turned to my left, the person next to me quickly looked away. She was totally eying the readout on my machine. I could tell she felt really embarrassed, like a person who crossed some kind of line of gym decorum, but I just smiled, knowing I do the same thing. So I was wondering . . . Read more
If you use machines as your main source of cardio, resist the urge to use the handles. They are there in case you need a little help with balance, but they should not be used as armrests, with you leaning your body weight into them. This inadvertently takes weight out of your lower body, making your workout easier on your legs. Plus, holding on to the handrails creates improper body mechanics, Read more
Sweating it out on a cardio machine can be brutal, not only because it's physically tough, but because it can be agonizingly boring. In order to stick with it for 30 minutes or longer, you need to find a way to make it more enjoyable so you're not just staring at the clock. So share the creative ways you pass the time in the comment section below. I'm sure we could all use some fresh new ideas. Read more
Since the New Year, my gym has been pretty packed. If I go during popular times of the day, before or after work, or lunchtime, I often have to wait until someone gets off the treadmill or elliptical in order to use it. When I finally do get on a machine, I hate that other people are standing around waiting for me to get off. While, I think it is great that so many people are living up to their Read more
It's one of those rare days when you get to the gym and all the cardio machines are free. Which do you choose? You have many options and each machine has its good points, so take this quiz to see which cardio machine is best for you. Source Take the Quiz Read more
I love the treadmill because it trains me for running outside, but I equally love the elliptical because it's so less stressful on my joints (especially my knees). I've already quizzed you about the treadmill vs. the stationary bike, so let's see how these two compare. Source Take the Quiz Read more
I was on the treadmill the other day, and I had this feeling that somebody was looking at me. So I turned to my left and realized the person wasn't checking me out at all — she was looking at the readout on my machine. She felt really embarrassed, like a person who got caught stealing or something, but I just smiled knowing I do the same thing. So I was wondering, do you glance over at the Read more
Everyone, well most everyone, loves working out on the elliptical. It provides a great cardio workout and is kind on your knees. To make the most of your workout, make sure you are keeping your strides per minute is a challenging zone. Strides per minute is the number of times your legs go around and the elliptical tracks this statistic for you — how great is that. Aim to keep your strides per Read more
