Re: treadmill + elliptical or rowing machine???

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

I think Rita's advice is best - stay with your treadmill and add strength
training - that will give you huge benefits for weight loss, boost
metabolism - add valuable muscle