Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:14 am
We've resurrected an old subject thread!
I've already stated that I like running stairs... what I don't like are the eliptical machines. Now... I'll preface this with the statement that I've not used them for a couple years (because I didn't like them) but when I had tried them before, what I didn't like was the fact that the foot was "planted" on a platform and the upper legs did almost all the work. When you're walking/running/hiking you're articulating the foot.... using ALL the muscles in the leg. I just don't think you get as good a workout with the elipticals.
And I agree with Allyn - there's PLENTY of steps on the JMT.... like every pass.
I've already stated that I like running stairs... what I don't like are the eliptical machines. Now... I'll preface this with the statement that I've not used them for a couple years (because I didn't like them) but when I had tried them before, what I didn't like was the fact that the foot was "planted" on a platform and the upper legs did almost all the work. When you're walking/running/hiking you're articulating the foot.... using ALL the muscles in the leg. I just don't think you get as good a workout with the elipticals.
And I agree with Allyn - there's PLENTY of steps on the JMT.... like every pass.