Comments on: Treadmill Virgin http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/ blah blah blah from the northwest side Sun, 20 Jun 2010 06:49:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Barb http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/comment-page-1/#comment-2718 Barb Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:40:32 +0000 http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/#comment-2718 Wow! 6.5 mph! I've found that I have to hold on when I'm going slower and let go as I speed up! I honestly don't know which machine is better on the joints, but to me the treadmill seems lower impact--not that I think it's less of a workout, but it's easier then having to pump/pedal your legs and move your arms at the same time, though I use the ones that only work your legs. Anyway, I'm really growing to like the treadmill much better than the elliptical. Wow! 6.5 mph! I’ve found that I have to hold on when I’m going slower and let go as I speed up!

I honestly don’t know which machine is better on the joints, but to me the treadmill seems lower impact–not that I think it’s less of a workout, but it’s easier then having to pump/pedal your legs and move your arms at the same time, though I use the ones that only work your legs. Anyway, I’m really growing to like the treadmill much better than the elliptical.

]]> By: janet http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/comment-page-1/#comment-2717 janet Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:58:16 +0000 http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/#comment-2717 I am kind of scared of treadmills myself.. but still use them! I just usually hold on.. Especially when I start to go anywhere above 6.5mph, I feel like I need to really hold on or i'll fall. Like I can't keep up. It is interesting that the treadmill would be easier on your knees... I thought elliptical is lower impact than treadmill or running in general? I always feel like I get a better work out out of the treadmill though. I am kind of scared of treadmills myself.. but still use them! I just usually hold on.. Especially when I start to go anywhere above 6.5mph, I feel like I need to really hold on or i’ll fall. Like I can’t keep up. It is interesting that the treadmill would be easier on your knees… I thought elliptical is lower impact than treadmill or running in general? I always feel like I get a better work out out of the treadmill though.

]]> By: Barb http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/comment-page-1/#comment-2716 Barb Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:26:28 +0000 http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/#comment-2716 <strong>Caylynn,</strong> I only mess with the crossramp, which I believe is the part where you choose which muscle groups you want to work on: I always pick the one that works your gluts, quads, hamstrings, and calves. I never change the incline, so as far as I know, everything else is set to "default." I'm surprised to hear that the elliptical is easier on the joints. I used the treadmill for the third day in a row today and the impact on my knees wasn't bad at all. However, I've noticed that it works my calves a lot more than the other muscle groups and than the elliptical did. I like it better, though, because it's a lot easier to control your pace. Caylynn, I only mess with the crossramp, which I believe is the part where you choose which muscle groups you want to work on: I always pick the one that works your gluts, quads, hamstrings, and calves. I never change the incline, so as far as I know, everything else is set to “default.”

I’m surprised to hear that the elliptical is easier on the joints. I used the treadmill for the third day in a row today and the impact on my knees wasn’t bad at all. However, I’ve noticed that it works my calves a lot more than the other muscle groups and than the elliptical did. I like it better, though, because it’s a lot easier to control your pace.

]]> By: Caylynn http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/comment-page-1/#comment-2715 Caylynn Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:04:24 +0000 http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/#comment-2715 I love the treadmill, but I'm a runner, so I love running, period. :) If the elliptical is bothering your knees, have you tried varying the incline and tension? Some of the incline levels, especially combined with high tension, can be tough on the knees, but in general, because the elliptical is non-impact, it is easier on the joints than some other forms on exercise (like running). I love the treadmill, but I’m a runner, so I love running, period. :) If the elliptical is bothering your knees, have you tried varying the incline and tension? Some of the incline levels, especially combined with high tension, can be tough on the knees, but in general, because the elliptical is non-impact, it is easier on the joints than some other forms on exercise (like running).

]]> By: Barb http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/comment-page-1/#comment-2714 Barb Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:33:17 +0000 http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/#comment-2714 <strong>KG,</strong> I think you probably had a better time at the Sharks game. Actually, they say I did well even though we got our asses handed to us. <strong>jane,</strong> I'm trying to get to 120 (i'm 5'1"). you're right--115 would be way too small for hockey. In fact, I used to have to bulk up before the season would start. <strong>charles,</strong> I've never even heard of a ski runner! KG, I think you probably had a better time at the Sharks game. Actually, they say I did well even though we got our asses handed to us.

jane, I’m trying to get to 120 (i’m 5′1″). you’re right–115 would be way too small for hockey. In fact, I used to have to bulk up before the season would start.

charles, I’ve never even heard of a ski runner!

]]> By: charles ravndal http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/comment-page-1/#comment-2713 charles ravndal Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:19:46 +0000 http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/#comment-2713 I dont like treadmills as well. I usually prefer the ski runner or something since i find it heaps of fun. I dont like treadmills as well. I usually prefer the ski runner or something since i find it heaps of fun.

]]> By: jane http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/comment-page-1/#comment-2712 jane Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:55:12 +0000 http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/#comment-2712 I share your fear of treadmills. I have one & have lost my balance SO many times, I've lost count. Are you wanting to get to 115? That seems too small for you, especially if you're playing hockey. Plus, you don't look fat as you are. Do they have hockey leagues all yearlong? I share your fear of treadmills. I have one & have lost my balance SO many times, I’ve lost count. Are you wanting to get to 115? That seems too small for you, especially if you’re playing hockey. Plus, you don’t look fat as you are.
Do they have hockey leagues all yearlong?

]]> By: Kentucky Girl http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/comment-page-1/#comment-2711 Kentucky Girl Sun, 22 Oct 2006 08:18:27 +0000 http://bloggochicago.com/2006/10/21/treadmill-virgin/#comment-2711 Woo! Good luck on the treadmill. I'm still scared of them. LOL Hope you did well in your game. :) Woo! Good luck on the treadmill. I’m still scared of them. LOL

Hope you did well in your game. :)

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