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I went to the gym for the first time today, and used the elliptical. I don't think I did that well, though. I was on level 8 for 65 minutes, and did like an average of 53 RPM. Would that be equal to the same amount of time of jogging in terms of burning calories?
>> Anonymous
There are people who can't even run for 30 min, you did pretty good I guess.

You can keep working yourself up as much as you want. No need to push yourself too hard.
>> Anonymous
Well, thing is, I've been jogging for the past three or so months, first on my treadmill, which broke, then outside. I decided to just go to a gym just now and try it out, and I still couldn't do it that well. I hope I still burned around the same amount, though.
>> Anonymous
I love those machines, I bought one because I have no gym around and it's my favorite working machine.
>> Anonymous
>>100748
:(
>> Anonymous
65 minutes is a long time. i just started working out two weeks ago and i feel great doing 30 minutes every day.
>> Anonymous
Level 8 is great, but you REALLY need to up the RPM, I normally do that machine for 15min on while varying the incline ( I don't know if your machine has that option ) on level 10, but I do 230-250 RPM, 53 RPM is not going to do you any good, you need to up the RPM to at least 100.
When I get off the machine I'm covered in sweat and it take me a bit to catch my breath afterwards, you should be doing the same.
>> Anonymous
>>100848
Holy shit, 250 RPM? Maybe the machine here is different. I saw a guy put all his effort in it, and it went pretty damn fast, and it was like 100 RPM. A lot of people around me were in the lower 60's, so I was going slow, but still.
>> Anonymous
>>100850

oh crap sorry, the ellptical I use doesn't have the arm things, but going for 65 min is unnessary, push your self harder, you can burn the same amount of calories in much less time, plus that will make your body used to going harder, you gain much more out of your exercise if you push yourself to your limit, at the end of 15min you shouldn't be able to do the exercise anymore.
>> Anonymous
>>100850
Oh yeah I forgot to mention, go do something else after the 15min, core workouts are good, try not to rest much afterwards, if you move right on to another exercise you can keep your heart rate up and get even more cardio out of your workout.

After my 15min on the Elliptical (the one without the arm things) I norally go do some sets of crunches and ab rotations ( I think that's what they are called ) on the incline bench, then move on to whatever else I happen to be working on that day.
>> Anonymous
My elliptical is ridiculously slow at 50 RPM. However, at maximum intensity, it is still a nice workout.

The real measure, however, is the Wattage measurement on my elliptical. It tells you how much power you're generating. I do HIIT on it, and peak at about 450 watts during my "sprint" phase.
>> Anonymous
it's not about the level or the RPM... it's about a balance that keeps your heart rate in the target range for your age and ability. Eliptical trainers are not built to make your legs stronger.. but they are GREAT cardio machines when used properly. Find out what your target heart rate range is for your age and keep it closer to the lower end as you ramp up your RPMs and Levels... keeping your speed pretty fast without being uncomfortable and your level high enough to keep your workout "hard" but not by over-extending your target range. Do this successfully for 30 mins 3-4x/week and you'll be dropping pounds like you can't imagine and building a stronger heart.
>> Anonymous
>>100865
How would I go about making my legs stronger then?
My legs get tired quickly, although my lungs aren't tired yet.
>> Hammerknife !YnV/wUlHaQ
>>100866
SQUATZ
>> Anonymous
>>100866

Squatz.

No, seriously.
>> Anonymous
>>100872
>>100871

How's bout my calf muscles? :O

Also SQUATZ = :D
>> Anonymous
>>100873

strap on a fuckton of weights and stand on your tippie toes and back down again until YOU FEEL THE BURN
>> Anonymous
>>100876
Alright! Good idea.
>> Anonymous
Lunges, squats, step ups are good strength trainers since you can hold dumbells while doing each of these, also the bike can work too if you put the resistance up really high. Also the stair machine is a really good for cardio and strength.

As for calf muscles standing calf raises are good, your calf muscles are a very strong muscle to begin with so don't be afraid to do alot of weight on that one.
>> Anonymous
Also check out this book

http://www.scribd.com/doc/2678541/Frederic-Delavier-Strength-Training-Anatomy-2nd-Edition

This has also of good info in it if you want to target certain muscles.
>> Anonymous
/fit/ rocks
>> Anonymous
>>100732
#1 i don't know what fukcing "level 8" is
#2 ellipticals are bad for your hips because they require you to misalign your legs TRUE STORY