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2. Does an elliptical or treadmill give you a better workout ...

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   An elliptical doesn't require your body to bear any impact loads, he says, which makes it a much gentler option than a treadmill. When it comes to the lower body, both machines work generally the ...

3. Elliptical machine vs. treadmill: Which cardio equipment is ...

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   The length or width of the treadmill belt or the length of the elliptical stride (longer belts or strides may be better for taller individuals or those with a wider stride) Weight capacity Length ...

4. Treadmill or Elliptical: Which is More Effective for ... - AOL

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   Regular aerobic exercise on an elliptical can also help improve heart and lung function, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

5. Diabetes and exercise - Wikipedia

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   Diabetes mellitus, also known as type II diabetes, is a disease that affects over three million people in the U.S. per year. This disease affects the glucose levels in the body by causing them to rise higher than normal. In type II diabetic patients, the body develops insulin resistance that initiates an increase in blood glucose levels. [1]

6. Metabolic equivalent of task - Wikipedia

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   The metabolic equivalent of task (MET) is the objective measure of the ratio of the rate at which a person expends energy, relative to the mass of that person, while performing some specific physical activity compared to a reference, currently set by convention at an absolute 3.5 mL of oxygen per kg per minute, which is the energy expended when sitting quietly by a reference individual, chosen ...

7. Bruce protocol - Wikipedia

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   The modified Bruce Protocol is an alteration in the protocol so that the treadmill is initially horizontal rather than uphill, with the 1st few intervals increasing the treadmill slope only. [3] The Bruce treadmill test estimates maximum oxygen uptake using a formula and the performance of the subject on a treadmill as the workload is increased ...

8. Which Is Better: Treadmill or Elliptical? - AOL

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   Here, fitness experts share which cardio machine—the elliptical or treadmill—is better based on your fitness and health goals. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...

9. Elliptical trainer - Wikipedia

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   Elliptical trainers first entered the market in the 1990s, invented by Precor. [1] Most elliptical trainers work the user's upper and lower body (although some models do not have moving upper body components). Though elliptical trainers are considered to be minimal-impact, they are an example of a weight-bearing form of exercise. [2]