Elliptical and Treadmill

ELLIPTICAL US TREADMILL Elliptical Treadmill Dependant on make and model. There is no motor so repairs can be a little less costly. Dependant on make and model. You may want to get a warranty that covers any motor problems. Durability Ellipticals provide a full body workout, though the calories burned are similar to a treadmill. Calories Burned Similar to an elliptical. As with any gym equipment, there is some risk of injury. Non- motorized so you can stop at your will. Higher risk of injury versus an elliptical due to motorized parts. Injury Risk Requires a considerable amount of space. There are spacesaver versions Space Required Requires a considerable amount of space, but there are fold-up versions for easy storage. with fold-up pedals. Fullbody workout! Walking, jogging, running Type of Workout Lowerbody workout by performing walking, jogging, running and hill exercises. with arm resistance. Requires electricity due to having a motor. There are less popular, motorless versions, however. Requires no electrical outlet. Energy Efficiency Low, due to the smooth elliptical motion and the fact your feet never leave Impact On Joints Higher impact, though there are certain models with extra padding to reduce joint stress. the machine. Higher in cost, though there are motorless models that can compete with the cheapest ellipticals. Typically a little lower in cost than a treadmill.