The elliptical kicked my butt!

[SRP]

Oh man, did I have a workout last night! You think Cathe has an evil genius for devising killer workouts? I hope I never meet the devil who designed Program 8 on my elliptical! It was the interval routine from you-know-where. I cringed every time it changed resitance. Just because it went down to 4 or 5 didn't mean a break. Oh no. It expected me to pedal harder!

When I got off to cool down, my legs were trembling. I couldn't just go into a regular cool down. My legs simply would not do side to side movements. They were stuck in the forward and back mode, so I had to go outside to walk around. Then I came back in and mopped up a huge puddle of sweat - yes, really. And wiped down the machine. Too much info? Sorry!

The calorie counter said I burned 840 calories. I don't know how accurate that actually is, but it was impressive to watch the number climb.

I know some of the reason it was so hard was because I'm fairly new to this thing, and my legs aren't used to that much forward-and-back. They like the variety of step choreography. But trust me, it was a darned hard workout.

If anyone's curious, I have a ProForm XP 130 from Sears.

 

[Mckmain]

Shannon...I completely know the feeling. I just got my Elliptical about 3 weeks ago....I did I think #9 on mine last week....WOW!!!! I went all the way up to resistance 10 (the highest on my machine) hitting each resistance for 4 min from 5 up. I could not wait to get to the top. Thank god I got to come back down. I don't think the calorie counter is accurate at all as you don't program in your ht and wt etc. But my HR gets as high even higher than when I run.....very impressive......I have a Space Saver Elliptical from Nordic Track..

 

[SRP]

Carole - I'm just glad mine doesn't have any more than 8 programs! I'm sure #9 would kill me! :7

 

[Miss Lee]

WOO HOO!!

Shannon, I'm so glad you're enjoying your new toy. Isn't it great? Were you using iTrain or Cardio Coach? I plan to download several of each. It kicks my butt, too and it's something I can do without the dread factor.

 

[Mckmain]

And the thought of #10 scares me to death....}(

 

[SRP]

Michele - no, I was just using one of the programs that it came with. I haven't checked out the online stuff yet. I'll do that while on vacation!

 

[allwildgirl]

Okay, all this and the fact that the elliptical at the gym kicked my rear on Sunday is making me seriously think of getting an elliptical instead of a treadmill for home. Especially since the pounding from running doesn't seem to be helping my hip at all. You all are such enablers!

 

[Mckmain]

Go for it Shelley....}( :+

 

[Miss Lee]

Shelley, I agree with Carole. I would definitely take an elliptical over a treadmill and your joints will thank you, too

 

[allwildgirl]

Fine. Twist my arm. *holds her arm out to be twisted*

 

[Miss Lee]

Oh boy!! Now I can be Shelley's workout partner

 

[Mckmain]

How about a happy dance instead of an arm twist...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/r/bigdance2.gif[/img]

 

[allwildgirl]

I love the happy dance!

Any recommendations on the elliptical thing?

 

[Mckmain]

It depends on how much you want to spend...check out this site that Michele posted in the other Elliptical thread...http://www.ellipticaltrainers.com

 

[Miss Lee]

Shelley, here's the websites I used when trying to compare prices and features:

http://www.ellipticaltrainers.com/

http://www.trainersecrets.com/elliptical-trainers.htm

http://www.ellipticaltrainerreview.com/index.html

http://www.epinions.com/sprt-All-Exercise_Equipment-Elliptical_Trainers

http://www.fitness-equipment-source.com/elliptical_trainers.htm

 

[buffettgirl]

Shelley!! Step away from the computer!!!! Oh no, the ellipiheads have another one. Woe is me.

 

[Mckmain]

Robin...I think Shelley might already hve been taken over by the great websites Michele posted....http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/4.gif[/img]

 

[allwildgirl]

ACK!!!! Information overload!!!

 

[megadoo]

I think that is great Shannon! Good luck Shelly!

Ya know, the last few times I tried the elliptical (dare I say), I hated it! I don't know why, but it felt so awkward and uncomfortable. BUT, it was a long time ago when I certainly wasn't very fit. That may have been a contributing factor. I don't have access to one, or I might be tempted to try again. I will stick with the TM for now.
Good luck guys! I do know how cool it feels to have something you like so much!


Maeghan AKA megadoo

New pics added in July 25 2006 and Fitness album!!!!

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http://www.picturetrail.com/megadoo2

 

[Miss Lee]

Sorry Shell. I didn't mean to overwhelm you--I just got so excited for you--lol! It took me several weeks to decide which elliptical I wanted and I poured over the above websites--but not all in one day