Are ellipticals good for you?
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- čas přidán 12. 01. 2017
- Matt and Josh answer a question from Upright fan Mike. Do we like ellipticals? Do we think that's the best way to get cardio in?
TL;DR: We don't like ellipticals that much. We'd much prefer people prioritize building some strength before battering themselves on cardio machines that promote strange movement patterns.
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It's based on cross country skiing. Arms and legs plus uses core quite a bit. If high resistance it's an awesome cardio challenge. I mix it up with stairs, cycling, running, swimming and weights. When your goal is fitness and not only jacking up your body it's a helpful tool to keep pushing your limits.
The Elliptical is the BEST CARDIO machine in terms of calorie burning, I normally don't write comments but this was terrible advice/information. Almost the entire body is being worked so you have a greater calorie burn. I have been a competitive endurance runner for over a decade and I know its impossible to burn as many calories as I do on the elliptical for the same amount of time. Make it fun, depending on your feet position and hand position a person is able to focus more on different muscle groups.
I agree with you Ben ! This machine saved my life I "m 6ft 6in and was 340lbs I started out with 5 minutes a day worked my way up to 30 minutes morning 30 minutes afternoon Level 15 between eating healthy and resistance warm up bands I have dropped to 265.lbs You also can cut to 15 minutes by 2 minutes stride 1 minute sprint then 2 minutes stride 1 minute sprint for the whole 15 minutes.I'm on no meds and my BP is 127/low 70's. age 67
Does it simulate your abs too? i haven't used it for ages . i know cycling does
@@walterschilling4512 I sometimes use my street-strider elliptical bike as my warm up. When I had a meniscus tear the elliptical was my lifeline until I could run again. I agree it does not replicate running exactly and does not burn as many calories.
The poor quality of the this presentation and its arguments have convinced me to get an elliptical.
I didn't watch whole vid but seems a lot of time for not much info.
Yeah i gave up watching before halfway through. Spouting of opinions without facts to back it up.
Couldn’t even make it halfway. 😑
So don't use elliptical machines because they are boring, and your opinion is that there are better options for most of the general population. Got it. Where is the scientific data that backs up these opinions?
As a heavy person, I can get a VASTLY better workout using the elliptical than running. Specifically because I can't run much at this point without obscene foot pain. You simply have to get the resistance up on an elliptical. I know running burns more calories and can be a better workout, and I do go try for the occasional run to increase my ability there.
Also, the way the guy on the left is mocking the elliptical's motion is not how your body moves on one.
I'm not about to argue that it's the best at anything, but I quite enjoy it as long as I have the resistance set to max.
👏🏽 u can burn a lot of calories on elliptical. Who cares if u burn an extra 200 - 300 calories more by running. A couple 100s calories burned is nothing compared to the 1,000s calories we get through food.
High resistance setting is burning about 1k calories in 50 minutes. Not a damn thing wrong with using an elliptical.
Does it simulate abs too?
I been using the cross trainer for 10 years, never been injured. I tried running, done it 3 times and now I have a knee injury and can barely walk so it has its advantages lol
I think there is a place for an elliptical if you have an injury that prevents you from running. For me when I had a stress fracture in my shin I found the elliptical a good break from riding the bike. I could burn about 90% as many calories in an hour on the elliptical as I could in an hour running.
I injured my foot and going outside for run is not an option all the time, thinking about elliptical , I'm just worried about space and also if i am gonna ever use it...
I found through PT that with an anterior labral tear in my hip eliptical was the only cardiovascular that we found that didn't aggravate the tear and lock up the muscles in the hip. Walking and treadmill both aggrivated the tear and caused loads of pain.
I love ellipticals. You guys look like you dont work out. Never trust a skinny cook.
Ellipticals don't give the bang for the buck as running but if you can't run even temporarily something is always better than nothing.
Osteo surgeon recommended I use the elliptical. Not needing surgery yet for osteoarthritis and trying to avoid it. Bike is great, but a stationary bike is not great unless your pushing it like in a spin class. I definitely don’t recommend running. I’m also a personal trainer.
Please tell me what is better for hip arthrosis and worn cartilage in hip - elliptical/cross trainer or stacionary bike?
I would have agreed till I actually tried it at a high resistance. It's walking up a serious incline and I would argue it engages more muscles in a healthier posture than the stationary bike. It can't replace running for running's sake but for the sheer purpose of burning calories while minimizing fatigue from strength or other training. The stimulus to fatigue ratio is excellent and can be made intense enough to challenge anyone.
Me and the homies high AF at the gym
Do you guys even work out? You look like gamers, nothing wrong with that.
Yeah not very toned or jacked
The elliptical allows my 65 year old father with bad knees to get some air in his lungs a few times a week. Maybe focus on who they would benefit the most not why they’re not the best workout.
Coach Greg needs to see this
😂😂for real
so what do you tink he would say, im thinking about getting the pro hybird trainer xt
Well I’m highly out of shape I’ve recently lost 44lbs since the first of the year my knee has shifted out of its natural position from the neglect I’ve put on my body I enjoy the elliptical I’m also duck footed if you want to call it that running isn’t an option for me I’m also self conscious about the way I walk and what I do it takes every ounce of will power just to enter a gym knowing there’s fitness goddesses in there that will judge me cause I’ve entered their hobby zone so In the end if your morbidly obsessed like I am I say hop on one because this machine along with a calorie deficit diet of 1200-1500 a day has set me on my way to getting back down to at least 200
Good for you and keep going! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🙌🏽👏🏽
Vid starts at 1:35
My elliptical has been helping quite a bit. I was diagnosed with RA about five years ago. I tried to jog and run like I used to, but it would cause strain on all my joints, not just my knees and ankles. I know this video is five years old but like you stated in the video, it has it uses for a certain group of people. If someone is to increase the resistance on an elliptical, it provides a decent workout.
I use my elliptical backwards. I also do 10 minutes of rebounding and I started bodyweight exercises this year too.
I sometimes use my street-strider elliptical bike as my warm up. When I had a meniscus tear the elliptical was my lifeline until I could run again. I agree it does not replicate running exactly and does not burn as many calories. I used to average 8 miles a day. I can't do that much anymore so I supplement with other types of cardio. In a perfect world all running surfaces would be dirt as opposed to concrete,
Also some places its not safe to run outside when the ground is covered with ice especially when you're already injured.
I a perfect world I'd be doing the same thing I was at 25, unfortunately life's not fair like that.
I don't think this video did viewers a great service. Strongly recommend you give it another shot.
There good if your injured, or have an imbalance in your foot leg and hip, low impact on joints, if your not injured theres better options
I injured my knee about 15 years ago. I believe it was a small meniscus tear but I wasn't very attentive when they gave me the MRI results and they also weren't very clear about it. Anyways I remember having knee pain and my doctor just telling me to stop running. So I just gave in and used an elliptical machine at gyms as my warmup. Fast forward about 14 years and I took it upon myself to search up rehabilitation exercises for the knee and took the approach you guys are talking about in regards to strengthening the muscles and stabilizers. I also changed my running gait and footwear (heel striker and padded shoes > forefoot/midfoot striking and barefoot/minimalist shoes). I am extremely happy with my progress. The only time I ever have knee issues now is when I go into a deep pancake stretch (which was how I injured it in the first place). Before it hurt to just put my foot on the gas when driving or running without padded shoes (and even then it would still hurt). I'm so happy and relate to your feelings in regards to people thinking avoidance is the way to go to protect the joints. There is misinformation out there and people are often steered in the wrong direction. I know I was. Keep up the good work.
this video was terrible... elliptical machines give you a good range of motion throughout your entire body, push and pull in your arms, forward and backward motion in your legs, core is used for stability. how can any professional say walking or stationary bike is better than elliptical!?? entirely opinion based and lacks statistics. don't allow this video to sway your decision on which form of cardio to choose.
Does it serious work on your arms and abs ?
@@user-rx7th9hr4l of course it's not creating a serious burn, but it does get more muscle groups involved in the exercise. Especially at a higher resistance setting. ( Actually riding a real bike is likely to involve more muscle groups as well ) What I dislike about this video is how they completely dump on a very good option for someone to burn calories. For someone overweight or otherwise sedentary almost any form of cardio is a good choice.
You guys sound like you're having a conversation that you don't really care about
I'm so confused at this video advice... why make fun of the elliptical? It's obvious the elliptical pedals won't translate to bipedal motion on a solid ground surface. Why would it? There will be a time in your life when you start having much more negative effects of impact exercises than benefits. You can't fight aging and the degradation of your joints after hitting 30. So be grateful that the elliptical exists.
Yeah. The Chinese guy is trying so hard to be funny. Just make you point and leave
Me and my friend lost stones using one of these. 30minutes then weights 💪 👌
It’s all about that ARC
Guys, I would agree that using any machine is not the best choice but your comparison to biking is curious because, in other videos.....and especially with hip focused issues, you have downplayed the biking because it "smashes glutes". Can you clarify?
jmatches they probably meant it's a better option than using an elliptical machine. I don't think either sounded overly excited about biking.
What does "smashes glutes" mean anyway?
These guys are so dopey. 😂
You guys are funny!
The worst…I use it on a high level…45 minutes…look at the dudes arms!…nightmare!
This video is the shits.
LOL You gave no actual proof on why they are not good for you. I ran track and went to state here in ky. I love running on them. No more shin splints. Tho running probably builds calf muscles better.
I think if your young and can run, then run. If your middle age or sore from running do ellipticals. Its all about getting your heart rate up and get you breathing harder that you can easily do both ways.
The dude on the right is so awkward
Big miss fellas
I miss the dislike button - I’m willing to bet thus video isn’t going well
I don't understand the hate for the elliptical. It's basically an assault bike except your standing up.
is an elliptical good for a fat man ?
Yes, any form of burning calories is.
This was boring
Wow. What poor feedback.
Elitism
2 1/2 min of fake elliptical....a little much
prattling on while kind of annoying your co-host who is trying to subtly tell you to give it a rest
This is so cringey
Dude in left seems annoying af
So we should listen to these guys because they look sooooo fit? Ahahahahahahahahaahahah! Guy on the left looks like he never worked out in his life and the guy on the right is a guy that hits creatin and just does biceps curls! ahahahahahahah!
Such a sad comment
Very bad information, many people can only do elliptical
I hate the stupid elliptical with a passion and I agree with them. It sucks donkey balls, but with FAI and a potential herniated disc in my back sometimes it is a good option, as much as I hate the fact
Instead of talking blah blah, show us, this is a CZcams dude 👎
You guys are a joke lol