Ok. So I usually do the Elliptical, my exercise of choice, plus it's what we own. Lately I've upped my resistence levels considerably, and also my time. But I've also started getting off and taking a "break." I usually go about 10-15 minutes, get off and do 100 sit ups, get back on for another 10 minutes, get off and do 100 sit ups, get back on and finish. Then depending on my level of tiredness, I start the whole sequence all over again for another 10-15 minutes of elliptical time.
I'm beat, sweating like a pig. But my question is, is this still as good as just doing the whole 30 minutes straight. (like I used to at lower levels)? Or am I thinking I'm burning mad calories for nothing, because I'm getting on and off all the time.