I absolutely LOVE the elliptical! I find I get a much better workout, and it's much easier on the knees than the flat treadmill. After sitting on my *** doing absolutely no exercise for over 6 months, I climbed on the elliptical and did 30 minutes (0 resistance), so I felt really good. Yeah, I was tired and sweaty, but that's the whole idea of cardio, so I felt like I accomplished something (so long as I wasn't having any heart pains or difficulty breathing!). They also burn a lot more calories than a treadmill, which is why I prefer them--I feel like I am doing more for myself in the same amount of time. I know the first time I ever tried an elliptical, though, I had a VERY hard time going forward and found it much easier to move my feet backwards, almost like back peddaling on a bike. Maybe that would help you until you build up more strength and/or endurance?
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