So I've been pretty scared to try the elliptical. I've heard it referred to several times on here as a "helliptical" LOL. Yesterday though, when I was meeting with my PT, I asked her to show me how to do it, and it was surprisingly easy to work. Of course, I only lasted 3 minutes on it and thought I would die. I can do 2 miles on the treadmill now in under a half hour, but this thing killed me. Today though I made it 5 mins I like to think that if I switch up my cardio machines, it will help me break this stall that I'm in, so I'm adding that now to my work outs. Usually I will do 2 miles on the TM and 2 miles on the rec bike. Now I'll just keep adding more mins to my elliptical. Does anyone have any advice if thats a good thing to do? Or should I only use one machine at a time?

I love the elliptical, but I've found it really helps if it is hydraulic, making it easier on your knees,and a smoother workout. I've found that Precor brand are always good.

I love it. I'm an "addictical" now! (i think I made that up;) ) I started at 3 minutes--cursed the thing to hell---then next time I made it like.....FIVE minutes, then six. I've added one minute every time I go to the gym (almost every time). Now the most i've done is 45 minutes, and I do little "sprints" when a really good song comes on, and get my heart rate up several different times during the workout. My minimum goal for a workout is 2 miles and 200 calories. The rest is gravy in my mind.

Just bite off a liiiiiittle more each time. You'll start to look forward to it!!

That's my favorite too

MK, Like Dooter said, start slow and low and add a little time each time. I love the elliptical now and I sure didn't think I'd be saying that when I started on it! Yes, you should change up what you're doing for cardio, maybe switch between the elliptical and the bike or between using a machine and walking/jogging. It uses different muscles,, which is great for helping you tone as well.

I love it. I'm an "addictical" now!

LOL