Those who use elliptical machines, I am in awe!

[My3LilMonkeys]

I finally got up the nerve to try one out at the gym yesterday. After about 5 min of trying to figure the darn thing out I had to really push myself to use it for 5 min - it was HARD.

How long does it take for it to get easier?

Also, I am currently going to the gym 3 days a week, running (well, walking and running right now cause I can't run the whole time yet) on the treadmill for 1/2 hour. Would I be better off just sticking with the treadmill, trying to switch to the elliptical or doing some of each?

Can you tell I'm pretty new to this exercise stuff?

[Maddie&EthansMom]

Definetly try to work your way up. I did the treadmill for a few weeks, first (45 mins each day)

I use the elliptical every day for 30 mins or longer. I recommend using the manual setting for the first week and then work your way up. Right now I'm at level 2 and I've been using it for some time. It's really hard.

[CAMSMOM1]

Well it's been 3 years since I've been on an eliptical machine, or the gym!

But when I did go, that was my favorite machine! Of course, in the beginning...it was death! I was just like you, 5 min. on that and my legs were jello! Each week I just added more time to it, and eventually I could work out on it for 45 min. I was so proud of myself!

I got so tired of the treadmill, it didn't work me out like I needed. The Elipitcal is different, because it is difficult, and once it gets easier, push it up to the next level.

I say stick with it, take it easy, and work your way to harder levels.

Ann

[~Roo'sMama~]

I've had mine for almost a month and I JUST got up to 15 minutes. I could only do 5 minutes the first few times and then 10... I probably would be up to 30 by now if I'd been doing it every day but I've only been doing it a couple times a week.

I don't remember how long it took me to get used to it when I used to use one at the gym a couple years ago, but it was awhile. For some reason they are a lot harder than the treadmill... but once you get it you will love it I promise!
When I used to go to the gym I'd do the treadmill for 15 minutes and the elliptical for 20 and I lost lots of weight.

[Daisymom2]

Do you guys' feet get numb towards the end of your 30 minutes? My right foot always looses all feeling by the time i'm done!

I do it 30 minutes a day usually later because I do a dvd in the A.M.

[mckayleesmom]

I love mine.....The first time I used it...I could only do 5 minutes...Now I can do 30 if I concentrate on something and covering up the time thing helps too.....

[jacobsmama]

I'm not using mine right now becuase of our construction it is put up for now in storage But when I was using it I had to work up to 20 mins a day it was hard and then I had to stop due to construction. Can't wait to get it going again!