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Elliptical vs. Treadmill
I love the treadmill because it trains me for running outside, but I equally love the elliptical because it's so less stressful on my joints (especially my knees). I've already quizzed you about the treadmill vs. the stationary bike, so let's see how these two compare.
Pros and Cons of the Elliptical
Since running is one of my favorite forms of cardio, I'm a big fan of the treadmill when I can't get outside for a run. I'm also big into the elliptical, and by the looks of my gym, it appears tons of other people are too. While it's a popular piece of gym equipment for so many reasons, there are also some disadvantages to using one.
Love Handles: Ga Ga or Gag?
Work it mama! Mothers finding it hard to squeeze in a workout are always looking for a way to get some exercise throughout the day. While jogging strollers help provide aerobic exercise and strengthen leg muscles, they don't do much for the upper-body area.
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- A new study found that aerobic and resistance training significantly reduced fatigue in men undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Fatigue is a common side effect of such treatments.
- Doctors at the Mayo Clinic found that exercise improves the physical and emotional well-being of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The patients exercised for as little as 60 minutes each week.
I Tried It: Shape's "Drop 10 Pounds This Month" Circuit Workout
I like to head to the gym with a plan of action so I don't unconsciously skip some difficult exercise that I have not yet learned to love. I printed out Shape magazine's workout and headed to the gym.
The workout, from the article Drop 10 Pounds This Month, promised to burn 400 calories in 30 minutes.
12 Ways to Burn More Calories
We are always looking for a few extra ways to burn a few extra calories.
Health.com is on it -- They have come up with a list of twelve ways you can burn more calories during your next workout:
Do an Extra Ten, It's Worth It
One thing that I have been doing is adding on an extra ten minutes onto my cardio workout once a week. In the grand scheme of things, ten minutes is really nothing — in the calorie burning scheme of things, it's a significant amount. Here's how it breaks down:
Ten minutes of .
Do You Cheat at the Gym?
For most of us, time at the gym is precious, and we want to make sure we are getting the most out of that time. If you are cheating, you're definitely not getting the most out of your time at the gym.
Luckily for us, SparkPeople.com has come up with a great list of the most common ways to cheat as well as how to stop doing them:
Cardio Tip: Leave the Handrails Alone
If you use machines as your main source of cardio, resist the urge to use the handles. They are there in case you need a little help with balance, but they should not be used as armrests, with you leaning your body weight into them. This inadvertently takes weight out of your lower body, making your workout easier on your legs.
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