"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:57:55 -0500, Harry Krause
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The elliptical is brutal if you have knee problems. It takes a long time
to build up tolerance.

Knee problems can disappear when you drop the weight and exercise.
Not always, but it worked for me.
Don't damage your knees on that contraption.

--Vic

I believe they are intended to be kinder to the knees than treadmills are as
there is less impact.

JimH wrote:
"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:57:55 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

The elliptical is brutal if you have knee problems. It takes a long time
to build up tolerance.
Knee problems can disappear when you drop the weight and exercise.
Not always, but it worked for me.
Don't damage your knees on that contraption.

--Vic

I believe they are intended to be kinder to the knees than treadmills are as
there is less impact.



For some reason, the treadmill impact does not bother my knees. I run
our treadmill on a good incline, too, and at a fast walk clip.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:57:55 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

The elliptical is brutal if you have knee problems. It takes a long
time
to build up tolerance.
Knee problems can disappear when you drop the weight and exercise.
Not always, but it worked for me.
Don't damage your knees on that contraption.

--Vic

I believe they are intended to be kinder to the knees than treadmills are
as there is less impact.


For some reason, the treadmill impact does not bother my knees. I run our
treadmill on a good incline, too, and at a fast walk clip.

I think the treadmill is a more natural motion since it's how you do most of
your walking so you are accustom to it.

The elliptical exaggerates the leg and arm motion ... reminds me of cross
country skiing in a way.
It takes a while to get used to but it's a more vigorous workout.

Eisboch