It has been found that elliptical trainers create less impact on the knees, feet, hips and back, therefore reducing stress on the joints when compared to similar intensity on a treadmill. Today’s newer ellipticals offer both lower body and upper body training which bring more muscles into action and can enhance the workout.
Studies have shown that the both the treadmill and elliptical trainers work the heart, lungs and burn calories equally. Some runners seem to prefer treadmills over ellipticals. Treadmills have been around a longer have proved effective at burning calories and improving cardiovascular function. For most people, it really comes down to preference.
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