This humbled me. Been doing this for 4 days wondering why does everyone think this is so hard. I had the resistance on 1! Today I put it on 4 and listen…….typing this from the floor.
@@jbaru648🤣🤦🏿♂️no he didn’t…he literally said he did it (he’s in shape though) Nevr said anything about what YOU personally should do. Most of the people in these comments probably aren’t fit or healthy enough to max anything out🤣🤦🏿♂️
I hate when people say that you're wasting time because you're not using something in a way that they prefer. As long as you're on the elliptical, moving, and burning calories, you're not wasting any time.
That’s a good point, I think they just use extreme words and phrases to make a point. However, I think in this case he’s saying they could use their time more effectively if they increase the difficulty on the machine because going super fast on a low setting isn’t doing much of anything unless it’s a warmup really.
@@rizzy6687He didn't suggest starting at 20. He just said he does 20. Everyone with common sense knows that an out of shape beginner can't train as intense as an experienced and in shape person!
@@niklasholgerson3779 he's right from a numbers perspective, but not from an emotional perspective. You burn way more calories by doing what he's talking about, but if you're carrying an extra 200 pounds, Low intensity cardio might be the only thing that you would enjoy enough to stay consistent with.
I can absolutely say you don’t need to have any level of resistance if you don’t want it. As long as you’re spending a good amount of time, going at a moderate speed, you can burn fat. I lost 4 stone (50lbs) doing just that. Obviously diet comes into play too. However, increasing resistance does make a banger of a workout. So I think it’s personal preference. If you want to go for a longer workout and get a good sweat, choose zero resistance. If you want a shorter but more explosive workout, put that resistance up.
@@kcidd12 80?! That’s amazing dude. Seriously, well done. And you’re right, there’s no better feeling than being covered in sweat knowing how hard you worked.
@@MR.ICE. EXACTLY and thanks dude stupid covid situation kept me boxed in...I should of taken care of myself better however I'M HERE NOW....this is the 2nd time I had to lose a lot of weight ugh...
This is the first time I'm seeing someone else recommend this. I love it. I've done it a couple times as HIIT, and push as hard/ fast as I can for 30 sec intervals, then lower the incline and resistance for 1 minute recovery periods
Judging by the 1 minute recovery periods, you maybe aren’t reaching HIIT rather MIIT. Unfortunately it’s a common misconception. Good stuff either way 👏🏼👍
I WENT DOWN FROM 130KG TO 95KG IN 5 MONTH ON LOWEST RESISTANCE AND I DID THAT EXERCISE EVERY SECOND DAY FOR A HOUR. DON'T LIE TO PEOPLE WHO WANTS TO LOST SOME WEIGHT. JUST KEEP DOING GUYS! YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU WANT JUST NEVER FORGET WHY YOU HAVE STARTED
I've lost 30 lbs no exercise, just diet. To lose weight it's all about diet. You just need to exercise bc wen u lose weight, muscle is the first to go. The bigger you are, the more you'll lose w diet. I started w a normal range bmi of 24.2 and ended with a slightly underweight bmi of 18.2.
However, I don't think it's smart to cut out all resistance for your knees, I mean eventually the knees will fail.. also you can't build a joint, you can train the muscles and the ligaments etc around the joint, but once the joint gives out, well then I guess that's knee and hip replacement lol
That's because you don't feel exhausted quickly. You don't feel accomplished as quickly. So you tend to go farther, thus burning more in the long run. Doing HIIT does burn a super high amount, but for the duration of 1 minute, you can only burn so much. Compare that with someone who burn a quarter of HIIT exercise, but can last 30x as long.
Doing this while 35 weeks pregnant! I used to run a lot before pregnancy and now I am not able to do that and this machine has been my favorite so far 😍
I try to do 30-60 minutes between level 6-12 on the old “lifestyle” machines at LA fitness. Helped me lose the first 20 pounds but your body gets used to it. I like to switch off between the elliptical one day then hill running the next. Luckily I’m in Southern California so I can workout outside almost year round.
Same advice applies. Higher workload means CV system is pushed harder to supply O2. Higher workload is achieved by increasing difficulty. The muscle building will be a happy by product.
No, it just changes it so that the limiting factor in your cardio training session is how much stress your muscles and tendons and ligaments can endure, rather than how much stress your cardiovascular system can endure. Keep the cardio training sessions and resistance training sessions separate. Ensure that the strength of your muscles, tendons and ligaments, rather than your cardiovascular fitness, are the limiting factors in your resistance training sessions. And ensure that your cardiovascular fitness, rather than your muscular strength, is the limiting factor in your cardio training sessions.
I was 315 lbs, been doing 60 mins on the elliptical aday at 1 inine 1 resistance for 3 months every day. Im down to 275 already. You must be kidding with the "wasting your time" bullshit. Dont spread false information for views guy.
thats because your 300+ lbs act as a "natural resistance" the bigger you are the bigger the workload. He was making the point that if its really easy to do that you can go that fast you are better off increasing the resistance as it activates more muscles resulting in a better workout oveall
I have been using The Elliptical for awhile NoW . . . . . My Doctors had Told Me that I may NeVeR EvEr Walk, again (Motivation) . . . . . I am up to Incline 20/20 Resistance/Incline, and 17 min. 5k time
Just as in running. Learning to relax even at high speed is the key to improvement. Don't dig to much into your fight and flight adrenaline resources during training. Keep it relaxed and controlled breathing.
I do 11 and 4 and I sweat so much, but I am over weight. Currently 156 pounds and my ideal weight should be 120-125. I do atleast 30 minutes and then do some weight lifting to lose arm fat and gain muscle. Been doing it for a week and have been having more energy and better sleep 💪🏼🔥
I usually do 1 hour with 10 resistance and 5 incline, I burn around 800 to 900 calories, if I increase the resistance I find it hard to recover and I don’t burn a significant amount of additional calories, I prefer to keep it at an intensity that I can do it every day …
This is exactly why people don’t work out, because so many stupid instructions that really discourage people from working out just get on the machine and do it !
Their is a catch higher resistance means you making your legs work harder . Which will hamper your recovery if you are doing strength training . But if your whole purpose is just fat loss and not build muscle this will work well . But some one who trains hard lift weights and then is told to do this . They will be drained and can’t perform better next day . I would say keep resistance low and focus on calories burnt .
I wouldn't say your wasting your time. More like not maximizing it. Cardio is cardio. If you are performing at a high speed constantly for 20 to 30 mins you'll still get results. But yes increased resistance and incline will be more beneficial.
Thank you for this: today I tried this machine, and I did one hour on high resistance, and it felt beautiful! What a workout. I did an hour I was so into it !!! I fell in love with it. And I’m not a pro, I just started a whole fitness life style change for myself. And I am a stair master lover , but this is beautiful, I love how it is low impact indeed, and u still getting ur core in when u up that resistance. I know I did. And for the first time, I am so in love . I could have kept going lol. But I also do tiny weight lifting. Hope to soon grow stronger to lift heavier . Thanks for sharing . ❤
Thank you so much. This is very true. I used to do the speed style but I don't feel like I am accomplishing anything because I'm only getting tired but I don't feel anything on my muscle. I'm an older person so I'm only doing number 4, and then I will slowly go up.
200 watts is 200 watts, however fast or slow you are moving. The rate of ATP synthesis (and therefore heart rate) will be about constant for a given power output, whether at high resistance and low cadence or low resistance and high cadence. Even if this is not the case for you, you can easily adjust the wattage accordingly to give yourself the desired training effect. It is probably beneficial to practice this machine with a variety of resistances to develop a variety of specific neuromuscular skills associated with the movement.
I keep it at 10 and the speed between 36-40. Burns 12 calories per minute. Do it for 15 mins and you're good. Shift to treadmill and cycling for 20-20 mins both
I had mine on level 21, did 4 10ks a week. Burned over 1000 calories each time, I knackered my reebok cross trainer eventually. Just bought a new reebok fr30.
You don’t gotta go straight to level 20 people. This is how you do it for 2 minutes and give up thinking any level below is a waste of time.. Start on level 1 and increase level each time , it still burns calories at a lower level, more than walking too. This guy just too busy boasting on his own ass to offer alternatives to people who can’t just start out straight on level 20.
I love using the cross trainer. It is my main form of cardio. My only issue is that I am quite a short guy. Not all machines are made equally 😂. So at times I feel like my balance has a little off. Or should I see my posture. I have seen some pretty amazing results though. I have lost so much weight, the Covid weight that I gained during the pandemic is completely gone. And my legs and butt look amazing! I've also noticed that my chest looks more tones and my core is definitely shrinking, the love handles are going 🤣
I use an elliptical for a quick 8-10 minute warm-up before lifting. If you want to build muscle and improve your cardiovascular system, engage in High Intensity Training (HIT). Full body two times a week, with one working set to FAILURE per exercise, per body part.
If you don't want to have permanent hip joint injuries & possibly require hip surgery, AVOID THE ELLIPTICAL, NOT WORTH IT! I've met others who needed complete hip replacements after years on this machine. God bless!
Over seven week I have gone from 1-20! I am in there pushing out 650 calories an hour sweating like a junkie waiting for the dealer to come and I can’t walk straight afterwards. I love it and it’s addictive
I learned to use the elliptical properly in physical therapy years ago. Years after my accident , it is still my favorite machine. If someone puts the machine at your "champion level' (inclined/max resistance), they'll probably hurt themselves. The elliptical is designed NOT to put pressure on your joints ( knees, hips and back). Movement should be comfortable even in resistance which level depends on your health level ) comfortable not easy). Sorry but no exercise is "a waste of time".
Just use perceived effort or heart rate. Running has a faster cadence so speed is a factor if cross training. Jacking up resistance doesn’t emulate running, but may be good for other training
The speed is to increase heart rate Theres a reason why running and jogging has a much higher calorie burning affect than walking If you're body is working hard to pump blood throughout your body its using up fuel
I bought an elliptical and i hate it. 😅 Its so different than the one I used in the gym. I can never get a natural stride going. I just feel like im bobbing up and down and side to side.
No pain no gain but too much pain could effect consistency and I personally keep my resistance low to sustain a high speed for longer and longer which still has burn but I can control it more
I’d be lucky to last 10 minutes on that!! BUT I am going to up the incline and resistance a little and check it out. Everything gets harder to do once you hit 70!! That’s not MPH either…
Elliptical machines can absolutely be a great substitute cardio workout for running if your some like me with plantar fasciitis and gets sore feet easily
The ellipticals in my local gym always start on 1 incline and 4 resistance and as someone that’s pretty new to working out I’d say a steady 9 incline and 6 resistance for 30 minutes keeps my body working without me feeling like I’m falling apart. In fact I just did this earlier today and lost a little over 200 calories before I even move on to anything else in the gym
I put the resistance on 15 (i just knew that it is a resistance literally) So when i go fast , the machine makes a lot of noise, so i slow down It was embarrassing. Guess now i know
Ive shifted 28 pounds in 10-12 weeks using HIIT on cross trainer, no resistance on level1, 1 minute rest 30 seconds intense but, this guy's right, doing it the way I have does use more speed and more movement on joints, I'm switching to this method as this has been recommended to me a few times due to wear and tear on knees etc.
@@lt3052 makes sense, I had little resistance with my first elliptical. I threw it away because it was cheap and caused knee damage. Thanks for the reply!
I think both ways are a good workout, if you are like a beginner or intermediate. But if you are somewhat advanced and have th r leg muscles to pull u thru the workout, then he’ll yes def go up , soooo far up in that resistance and u will get a great workout . Omg. I was so impressed lol
Elliptical is about low-impact heart rate, why are we discussing muscle recruitment? No eccentric portion of the movement, all concentric, so it's an active recovery or zone 2 cardio protocol, not a hypertrophy or strength conditioning protocol.
Not everyone's built like you bro. I lost 100 pounds on an elliptical - 50% resistance, keep a good form, and moderate speed. If you can manage to work your way UP to 40-45 minutes a day, you will lose weight and build muscle.
Hey dear coach, hope you are doing well 🤝 I have one question, The optical device of our club is normal and its electrical system is not working, so what is your opinion about this issue and how can I do the optical 😊
Okay I’m glad I came across this video. I always start my incline at 10 and can now get the incline up to about 16 right now but sometimes I change it up when I feel like I need to slow the level down. Is that still okay? I manage to do about 40-45 mins.
Whenever I need to get stamina in a week or two .. I go to planet fitness and put the eliptical at 25 and the first week I go 45 min do about 1000 calories and the next week I go to 1 hour for 1200 to 1400 calories .. and in that two weeks since the leg muscles acclimate like insanely fast I build so much stamina I can go hiking with a like 100 pound sack
This is wrong. After a leg day I need to have the elliptical with minimal resistance because I dont need my muscle to be more taxed. I do it for the cardio so I lower the resistance and try to get my heartrate up. This is super idiotic. You can do both, with resistance or not, but to say not to do it without resistance, especially for beginners. This guy should not be a trainer.
When I say I have a hate for the elliptical... Lol That thing is the devil! It is so hard and he is so right that you need to put it on an incline and add some resistance and that's what makes me hate that thing I thought I was going to die lol
