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lefty
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 Posted: 08/18/06 - 11:44 Post subject: Cross Trainer
Do people hear use the cross trainer in the gym and if so, how does it compare to running, and do you use it instead of running some days or to supplement your running or just for gym days?
Does 10 mins on the cross trainer equate to ten mins running?
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jrjo
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Posted: 08/18/06 - 12:02 Post subject:
Elliptical?
I can't get into those. They really don't do it for me. Definitely not equal mile-per-mile to running.
I enjoy the rower and calorie/exertion-wise, it's mile-per-mile 'equivalent' to running though. When I'm feeling really wiped during some cycles of the year, I'll run 4-5 days a week and then row 2 days. That's a good regime for me.
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Noley
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Posted: 08/21/06 - 08:50 Post subject:
If you're talking elliptical...I don't think it's an equal workout to running either. However, I've seen people got on/off those things broken out in a total sweat.
I use it when I'm having problems with my legs and knees (shin splints mainly) or after I've done a race.
Rowing has been something I've enjoyed as of late. I get a good workout there.
The Stepmill's really give me a good workout. I can step up those stairs for several miles. When finished, I'm wiped out.
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