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Preventing numb feet on the elliptical trainer

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By Lisa Maloney on December 7, 2012 in

Numb feet on elliptical trainer?

Exercisers with joint injuries often flock toward the low-impact workout of an elliptical trainer. Because your feet never come off the elliptical's pedals, you can run as fast as you want without having to endure the usual impact with every footfall. But as Dr. Mi`chele S. Olson, an exercise physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine, explains, the pedal-based workout can also contribute to what some have dubbed "numb foot" or "sleepy-foot syndrome."

"The constant pressure on the foot can compress both the nerves serving the muscles in the feet as well as the blood vessels that supply oxygen-fresh blood to the foot muscles," she explained in an email interview. Dr. Olson also warned that wearing too-tight shoes, or shoes with a lot of wear and little padding, can increase your likelihood of numb feet during an elliptical trainer workout.

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Which is better: A treadmill or an elliptical trainer?

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By Lisa Maloney on December 3, 2012 in

Which Is Better: A Treadmill or an Elliptical Trainer?

At first glance, the differences between elliptical trainers and treadmills may seem purely aesthetic: Would you rather walk and run on a moving belt or pedal in place? But there are quite a few subtle differences between these exercise machines. Here's how to decide which is best for you:

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The best Black Friday deals on treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bikes

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By Khaled Morad on November 20, 2012 in

Black Friday deals on treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bikes

With the hefty holidays nearing you may find yourself dreaming of mashed potato-capped mountains of stuffing, with winding rivers of gravy alongside hills of ham...  Inevitably followed by nightmares of weeklong sessions on the elliptical.

If you are considering purchasing an elliptical, treadmill, or exercise bike this holiday season, Black Friday may be the optimal time to save big. So which deals are the best? Depends on the store. After scouring the Pre-Sale, Doorbuster, and Cyber Monday ads from Dick's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Sears, and Kmart, here are six Black Friday deals worth the early wake up. Read more

Will the ElliptiGo get your wheels spinning?

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By Sage McHugh on September 11, 2012 in

The ElliptiGo

It's a bike? It's an elliptical? It's both, actually. The ElliptiGo is an elliptical machine masquerading as a standup bike combining the motions of running and cycling in an outdoor setting. Although the ElliptiGo hit the market in 2010, they are still a rare sight on the streets these days. In fact, I hadn't spotted one in New York until several weeks ago. This should come as no surprise, considering the ElliptiGo's steep price tag: There are several models on the market right now, ranging in price from $1,800 to $3,500.  Read more

Elliptical v.Treadmill: Is one better?

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By Carey Rossi on January 1, 2011 in

Two treadmills and an elliptical

There isn’t a more ever-present cardio conundrum than deciding whether the ever popular elliptical trainer should be your go-to exercise choice or the even-more-popular treadmill should get your workouts. That is until now. The answer may surprise you. Read more

No surprise: Cardio machines overestimate your calorie burn

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By Christine Frietchen on March 10, 2010 in

Treadmill console

It may not come as a huge surprise that treadmills, elliptical trainers and other fitness machines overestimate the number of calories burned. But you might raise your eyebrows at the margin of error -- especially if you're relying on a machine's calorie counter for your weight-loss strategy. According to a recent segment on Good Morning America, treadmills and stair steppers overestimate by about 12% each. That might not make a huge difference if you're only walking for a mile or so. But it starts to add up. If you're walking for an hour and the machine says you've burned 450 calories, you've really burned 400. But even that isn't too bad compared to elliptical trainers, which in the GMA study proved off by a whopping 42%.

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