"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.