elliptical machine vs. cycling?

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Hannah890

does this elliptical machine look any good?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HPF-PRO-ELLIPTICAL-CROSS-TRAINER-FITNESS-EXERCISE-BIKE-/140550466917?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item20b975ed65#ht_4113wt_1101

or should i get a cycling one or treadmill? what would have best (weight loss) results?
thanks :)

Answer
Ok I'm a triathlete for me it would a elliptical machine it's a great fat burner with an all body workout well.Rhenish is quality.buy a good product goodluck

upright bike vs. treadmill?

Paige

i am sixteen years old and i need to get into shape. i'm not trying to lose weight. but definitely trying to improve my cardio. i am a member at 24hour fitness and i prefer the upright stationary bike to the treadmill. if i do ALL of my cardio work on the bike, will i have near the same overall physical results as i would get on a treadmill?

Answer
You burn far more calories jogging on a treadmill than you do pedaling an upright bike. A gym bike is one of the LEAST efficient pieces of cardio equipment. But if you're walking slowly on the treadmill, sure, the bike is a better bet, as long as you have some resistance on it.

Here's the breakdown for a 140 lb body for 1 hour of exercise on various pieces of equipment:

Upright bike (12 mph) - 401 calories

Stairmaster (moderate pace) - 488 calories

Elliptical Trainer (moderate pace) - 501 calories

Treadmill (jogging 6 mph) - 668 calories

http://www.fatburn.com/free_tool_activity_burn.asp

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