Eliptical machines

Anyone have recomendations for eliptical machines otherwise known as coat racks.

would be used for light to moderate workouts

Thank you

I use them for HIIT. Crank the resistance to 15/16 and sprint as hard as i can for 30 seconds.

They don't have to be girly.

thanks
but this would be girly ,for wife

was told that once you get past being moved like a marionette it can be a good workout

I've spent so much time on elliptical machines over the last 3 years that's it's as natural for me as walking. I know they got some that have a shorter stride, and I refuse to use them. Definitely some are more comfortable than others.

I like it because it's low impact, and an injury prevents me from running.

I prefer it to the stationary bikes because I can workout a good deal harder without filling up with lactic acid, and the seats get uncomfortable after 10-20 minutes.

Calorie to effort ratio it's better than most activities, but I'd definitely run instead if I could.

i like to use the mode where it makes you switch the direction of motion every few minutes. this ends up REALLY burning out my legs.

:bigthumb:

u mean the gay man skiis?

This is my only means of cardio at the gym. Gives you a fantastic workout if you push yourself.

If you have good balance (or at least work your way up to eventually having some), don't bother grabbing the handles. Try to swing around for a total body workout. Try different angles as well, changing it up as you do your 30-minute routine. Can build legs and tone your ass very nicely this way. So I'm sure you and the wife will both appreciate that. :P

I average about 4 miles in 30 minutes on these.

This is my only means of cardio at the gym. Gives you a fantastic workout if you push yourself.

If you have good balance (or at least work your way up to eventually having some), don't bother grabbing the handles. Try to swing around for a total body workout. Try different angles as well, changing it up as you do your 30-minute routine. Can build legs and tone your ass very nicely this way. So I'm sure you and the wife will both appreciate that. :P

I average about 4 miles in 30 minutes on these.

if you have good balance and no shame

Ain't Got No ShAmE and No BoDyfatz!

This is my only means of cardio at the gym. Gives you a fantastic workout if you push yourself.i agree 100%. i used to think it was for fags. i would always ride the stationary bikes and just got tired of it cramping up my legs. i finally hit the elliptical and was blown away at how easily it got my heart rate up. i usually like to operate at around 160-180 bpm. the elliptical is GREAT for this.

Radon - " I know they got some that have a shorter stride, and I refuse to use them. Definitely some are more comfortable than others."

Is this because you got used to using it and don't get the workout you want with a smaler stride?

Obviously the height/skill of the user will impact what size/stride would work best. Larger stride = better workout.

Going to hit the Y and try out some of the equipt. get a feel for the different kinds.
I don't think sears (any store) would go for people showing up in their sweats for a real workout.
THanks again

Actually I guess I can't talk about shame since I'm the guy in there who spazzes out for 30 seconds every couple minutes in my university gym with a bunch of hot girls all around me.

I also can't help but lean on the machine face for 10 or 15 seconds after an interval towards the end.

The nice thing is when you're working out that hard you don't give a shit what anyone thinks at all.

Edit: yeah I'm 5'8 and I gotta use the big boy machines. If you're more than maybe 6'1 or 6'2 I couldn't imagine any of them would be at all comfortable.

I'm 6'1" and I go on them for an hour and don't feel uncomfortable. Burns about 700 calories an hour at a moderate pace. I do intervals with the resistance at 4 and 10 with a slight incline. Really the only thing preventing me from going harder is my water bottle is kind of small.