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Elliptical Cardio
Hi there /fit/. This may be a dumb question but I couldn't really find a clear answer on Google. I've been working out for awhile, but, I'm just now trying to work some cardio into it. I can't run for an extended period because it starts to hurt my lower back pretty badly after only like a mile, so I've been trying out an elliptical machine at the gym. My question is, what's the difference between going forwards or backwards on these things. I've been going backwards for the most part because I can go much faster this way and consequently it gets my heart rate much higher. Are ellipticals even good for cardio and what would /fit/ recommend for cardio other than running?
>> Anonymous
>it gets my heart rate much higher
That's your answer, right there. That's what you're trying to do, right? Sounds like the elliptical's working just fine.
>> Anonymous
Elliptical is great cardio, almost as good as a treadmill. Backwards is harder because you're using different muscles. You should go backwards and forwards to balance it out.
>> Anonymous
You should run backwards also
>> Anonymous
>>150902
can't run