I Hate Cardio

“I hate cardio!” I’m sure that we are not the only people that constantly hear this phrase.  There are many reasons that people give for hating cardio such as “I hate running,” “It hurts my knees.” “I hate the elliptical machine too.”  Som hates cardio too but the benefits from cardio are so great that it just has to become a necessary evil.  We found there are a couple of machines that are not as “evil”.  Our two favorite machines for cardio are the Arc Trainer and the CrossRamp.  They are both very similar to the Elliptical but they have a slightly different range of motion. Both have very similar benefits to the other.

Benefits

Low impact cardio

Good for people with knee problems, joint problems, spine problems, osteoporosis because it is less stressful on knees and joints

More challenging then Elliptical =  more calorie burn.

 
The only big difference in benefits is that the Arc Trainer mainly focuses on glutes and quads.  While the CrossRamp can be changed to focus on a variety of different lower body areas.  Both are good alternatives to the treadmill or Elliptical.  Also they are a great way to get your cardio in while building muscles in your lower body.  Both of us dislike the Elliptical so for cardio, we trade off between these two and running on the treadmill.

  

*We are not personal trainers.  Just two people that want to share tricks and tips we have learned on our journey.  This information is for general purposes only. Always consult your doctor before beginning any training or diet/supplement program.