October 26th, 2009 | 
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Elliptical Crosstrainer
Is an elliptical cross trainer easier than running?
I’ll give you the easy & quick answer - for me it’s WAY easier!
As I’ve aged, I am starting to have problems with my joints hurting. Hips, knees and ankles can be particularly achy if I run of use a treadmill.
And, it’s a fact - elliptical cross trainers are much easier on your body than running/ Why? Mostly, it’s because of impact - or the lack of impact on the elliptical. Think of it this way - when you run, most people slam or come down pretty hard on their feet . It has to be that way in order to officially be called “running.” This slamming, or shock, has got to be absorbed somewhere else in the body - it’s absorbed in the joints. Most of the time people jog on hard surfaces - asphalt or concrete. There is no cushioning on these surfaces. Sometimes, there’s a little bit of cushioning with a treadmill, but not much.
Over time, the cartilage in the joints can become sore and damaged - that would mean pain for that person.
When you use an elliptical trainer, there is no shock involved - just smooth motion as the machine steps one foot in front of the other. I notice this smoothness right away - no pain or soreness for me!
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Best Treadmills
This is a great question - what are the best treadmills? As someone who has designed treadmills professionally, I’ll give you my opinion on this subject.
Finding the best treadmills really depends on you, and your needs and desires. I can give you some great tips on what’s important to have on a treadmill but, ultimately, you will have to decide what will suit you best.
Power
The vast majority of treadmills are powered by an electric motor. This motor drives the belt that you walk or run on. It’s really important that you get a treadmill that has a big enough motor to do the work without being stressed. A motor that has a continual rating of around 3 horsepower is ideal for a home treadmill. Be careful here - some cheap treadmills will brag that they have a 3 PEAK horsepower motor. This is not the same as CONTINUAL horsepower. In my opinion, a 3 PEAK horsepower motor is inadequate for long treadmill life.
Structure
Even though it may cost a few dollars more, I recommend buying a treadmill (or elliptical trainer) with a quality, steel structure.
Unfortunately, many of the cheaper treadmills just are not built well enough for long life. If your exercise consists mainly of easy and slow walking, then a cheaper machine may do - MAY do. The best treadmills have a great structure that can take years of pounding as you jog or run on your treadmill.
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