Re: treadmill + elliptical or rowing machine???

On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 10:13:06 -0500, "Steve Freides" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>"Amy Fong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>> Hi,
>>
>> I currently have a treadmill. I'm debating between getting an elliptical
>> or a rowing machine for variety and to go easy on my joints. Any
>> recommendations?
>
>It's easiest to do nothing at all.
>
>If you learn how to take care of your joints and how to exercise with good
>technique, you can use any of these machines safely and with good results.
>If you learn how to strength train as a separate item from aerobic training,
>you will likely benefit in many ways.  I see so many people with big bellies
>spending an hour a day on a treadmill, bicycle, or elliptical trainer - such
>training does not seem to help them.
>
>-S-
>http://www.kbnj.com

I would never knock aerobic exercise, but weight training reduced
fat and flab for me rather remarkably.   I think a combo of some type
of aerobic exercise (but not necessarily an hour a day) and weight
training works best.  The aerobic exercise benefits the heart and
that is the chief reason to do it.  Do some weight training, with the
compound exercises, on a regular basis and you will see results.
If fat remains, then fewer calories is the only remaining answer.