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RCastillo
11-11-2002, 08:51 PM
Running, Elliptical Trainers, or a combination of both?

I have knees that are not so good, but I feel that if I don't run, the workout is not as good as it should be.

Thanks for your reponses!:asian:
Elfan
11-11-2002, 09:24 PM
If you are trying to isolate the cardiovascular system what you are doing with the rest of your body. You heart doesn't know if it has to pump harder because your lifting free weights, using nautilus machines, running up a hill, running down a hill, on a treadmill etc.

If running hurts your nees though that I would recomend not doing it or at the least making sure to only run on soft things like grass and in the woods.
KenpoGirl
11-11-2002, 11:47 PM
Originally posted by RCastillo

Running, Elliptical Trainers, or a combination of both?

I have knees that are not so good, but I feel that if I don't run, the workout is not as good as it should be.

Thanks for your reponses!:asian:

My suggestion is an Elliptical trainer. It has zero impact and you get a great workout, and you can go in reverse to hit other muscle groups in your legs and butt. Not that you don't have a cute butt already. ;)

If I had the money I'd love to have one. Eliptical machine that is, sorry not your butt. :D
RCastillo
11-12-2002, 11:47 AM
Originally posted by KenpoGirl

My suggestion is an Elliptical trainer. It has zero impact and you get a great workout, and you can go in reverse to hit other muscle groups in your legs and butt. Not that you don't have a cute butt already. ;)

If I had the money I'd love to have one. Eliptical machine that is, sorry not your butt. :D

it's ok, you can have the butt for free!:eek:
Nightingale
11-12-2002, 01:07 PM
Elliptical Trainer, by far.

Same cardio benefits.

Zero impact.

Martial arts by nature is a high impact exercise that stresses the hands, elbows, hips, knees and ankles. You don't need to add any more stress to your body when you can get the same benefit with no impact.
JDenz
01-14-2003, 01:47 PM
hit the mat the best cardio is spin drills lol. That and chasen the mofo's who don't pay
jfarnsworth
01-14-2003, 02:29 PM
Originally posted by nightingale8472
Elliptical Trainer, by far.

Same Here. You will not go wrong.
Zujitsuka
01-14-2003, 05:22 PM
Elliptical trainers.

All the best.