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What is better on your back, an elliptical or treadmill?
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Elliptical. : Less pounding on joints, including feet, knees, hips, and spine..
Answered 9/29/2013
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Elliptical, probably: There is less jarring on your whole body with an elliptical machine vs treadmill. Jogging (like on a treadmill) can stress your joints also. The movements on an elliptical machine are smoother, and you can have upper body motion also on some of them too.
Answered 9/28/2013
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