Elliptical Machines - Please help

[Milo]

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I can't run for more than 10-15 minutes but can 'run' on an elliptical for 45. Why is this? Should I work on gaining endurance running because the gains are much better?

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Gain endurance any way you can. You build base by LSD workouts and the elliptical or a bike are perfect for this. Running is very hard on the body, and until one is leaner and stronger, less damaging workouts like swimming, biking or elliptical will allow for more gains.

When you do start running, don't be shy about doing run/walk workouts.

[kerowo]

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I can't run for more than 10-15 minutes but can 'run' on an elliptical for 45. Why is this? Should I work on gaining endurance running because the gains are much better?

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Unless you have the resistance cranked up you aren't really moving your weight like really running.

[mattnxtc]

I would imagine the resistance level on the elliptical is way to low if tehre are that big a difference between the two.

I like ellipticals for days when I do arm workouts and want to get cardio in but the arms are to tired to move my body along as well.