Question 1

which is a better workout: using the elliptical trainer or the stair climber?

Accepted Answer

Equal: Done appropriately they are both a good cardiovascular workout. Personally I think going back and forth between the two is the best way to approach it so you have a different workout each day. Keeps the boredom away and changes the stressors on your body.

Question 2

what are the best exercises for losing saddle bags ? :(  i have an elliptical and tread climber  at home. wonder the best exercises to show results?

Accepted Answer

N/A: There is no particular exercise to target one area of fat stores. It just happens that, for some, it is one if the last areas to deplete. Try adding some weight training to increase your metabolism and ability to burn more calories at rest ...

Question 3

my 8.5wk ultrasound found a 6x4.5x 4.2cm ovarian cyst. please explicitly list safe exercises. stair walking? slow elliptical w/ high resistance?

Accepted Answer

What did your OB doc: Say , your OB doc should have explain that in detail to you already so call him or her today !  so they can instruct you, if you were my pt i would say no exercise other than slow walking and no intercourse until you get a followup us in 2-3 weeks tomake sure the cyst is resolving, if it would rupture  hopefully not, you could lose the pregnancy, you will have plenty of time later to exercise.

Question 4

which type of exercise would elliptical training be?

Accepted Answer

More cardio, but: With the arm movement, easier to achieve cardio benefits with a lower perception of exertion, since you use more muscles.  You will tone, but most strength gains go to the legs! safe and non-traumatic.  Great machines!

Question 5

during workout (jogging, elliptical ) my cuffs starting to hurt. what can i do ?

Accepted Answer

Sore calves: It depends on your exercise tolerance. If you are getting back into shape or training it can be normal to have sore calves. If you have risk factors for vascular disease, smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes then okay to get evaluated by your doc. Your doc will check you for pulses at your ankle. A simple vascular ultrasound can be ordered.

Question 6

am 26yr .my weight is 148lbs.is doing elliptical daily is good for women?or women has to do just for a 4 days

Accepted Answer

Time per week: Recent study  suggested that to maintain health in a young woman about 6 hours and 15 mins per week at target heart rate.  Best achieved at no less than 3 different different days.   So four days a week is adequate as long as it adds up to 6 hours and 15 minutes.  This does not include warm up, and cool down.

Question 7

should you continue to work out when you are sick? or will that make your cold last longer? i use a elliptical

Accepted Answer

You : You can do a light workout but i would not push your body into total fat burning workout as that puts stress on your body.

Just get the blood flowing, hr around 120's.

Question 8

i worked out on an elliptical for the first time in years. right after and for several days now i have been feeling kind of sick. over exertion?

Accepted Answer

Ill after exercise: May be over exertion or  dehydration post work out or reflux or unrelated ill. If  you drink a lot of water you can dilute your sodium so you should always alternate water with gatorade/juices, rarely rhabodmyolysis which is seen in marathon runners ( so you would have had to be on the elliiptical 1.5-2 hours). Since it is persisting seek medical attention today at doctor/urgent care

Question 9

have lost about 80 lbs, but still weight about 220. want to start exercising. have an elliptical and a bike but what the best routine for a beginner?

Accepted Answer

Exercise!: Congratulations on losing 80 pounds although it's not clear to me how you did it w/o exercise. First go see your family doc & make sure you're otherwise healthy enough to exercise. You didn't mention your height so go to http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/guidelines/obesity/bmi/bmicalc.Htm to determine goal weight for your height. Finally, start riding a few minutes daily. Add a few minutes as that gets ea.

Question 10

what will an elliptical help tone?

Accepted Answer

Legs and arms: and above all heart. Elliptical machines provide cardio exercise for all 4 limbs without pounding of running on pavement or treadmill. They work best if you vary your intensity and pace. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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My 8.5wk ultrasound found a 6x4.5x 4.2cm ovarian cyst. please explicitly list safe exercises. stair walking? slow elliptical w/ high resistance?

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Which type of exercise would elliptical training be?

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During workout (jogging, elliptical ) my cuffs starting to hurt. what can i do ?

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Am 26yr .my weight is 148lbs.is doing elliptical daily is good for women?or women has to do just for a 4 days

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Should you continue to work out when you are sick? or will that make your cold last longer? i use a elliptical

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I worked out on an elliptical for the first time in years. right after and for several days now i have been feeling kind of sick. over exertion?

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Have lost about 80 lbs, but still weight about 220. want to start exercising. have an elliptical and a bike but what the best routine for a beginner?

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What will an elliptical help tone?

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