Best aerobic machines: how to choose?

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Choose the best aerobic exercise machine based on your goals. Treadmills, elliptical machines, stair machines, and exercise bikes are all effective. A 180-pound man can burn 350-900 calories depending on the machine and intensity.

Choosing the best aerobic exercise machines for you will depend on what you hope to achieve. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, each week most healthy adults should get at least 2 1/2 hours of moderate aerobic exercise or at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity. Whether your goals are to lose weight or just stay in shape, you can meet them on most aerobic exercise machines, including treadmills, stair treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise bikes. All of these machines are common pieces of home fitness equipment.

One of the most basic aerobic exercises is walking on a treadmill. A 180-pound (81.6 kg) man can burn about 350 calories walking 3 mph (4.8 kph) on a treadmill for 60 minutes. Someone who is heavier will burn more calories, while someone who weighs less will burn fewer calories walking at the same speed for the same length of time. You can even burn more calories by running on a treadmill. A 180 pound (81.6 kg) man running at a pace of 10 mph (16 kph) for 30 minutes will burn approximately 730 calories.

If you are someone who has bad hips, knees, or ankles, you might want to try an elliptical machine. With an elliptical machine, your feet do not come into contact with the ground. Another advantage is that most elliptical trainers have dual-action handlebars for your arms and pedals for your legs, providing a full-body workout. A 180-pound (81.6 kg) man who exercises for 60 minutes on an elliptical trainer can burn more than 900 calories, depending on the intensity of his workout.

A stair machine is another of the more common aerobic exercise machines. Stairs have been found in homes, gyms, and gyms since the early 1980s. They are a good option for someone who wants to tone up and lose weight because they offer both strength training and aerobic exercise. A 180-pound (81.6 kg) man who exercises for 60 minutes on a stairway can burn more than 570 calories.

Bicycles are another type of aerobic exercise machine. A 180-pound (81.6 kg) man riding a stationary bike for an hour could burn 300 to 700 calories, depending on the intensity of his workout. Bicycles are popular because they are often more affordable than treadmills. Another advantage to stationary bikes is that they come in two forms, upright and recumbent, both of which allow the rider to sit while exercising. This is a good position for someone who wants to read or watch TV and exercise at the same time.




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