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Question: Do elliptical machines help burn fat?

(Posted by: on 2011-08-26 14:53:49)

Recently, I& #039;ve been on a total health kick. I& #039;m not overweight at all, but I want to lose some fat at maybe drop 2- 3 pounds. My parents have an elliptical machine in their bedroom and I think I want to start using it. I can& #039;t run on my own outside yet because I& #039;m too young (14) and my parents said I have to wait until I& #039;m 15. Will running on the elliptical for 35 minutes every day/ every other day at a very fast pace help me burn fat and gain stamina? I rode on it once (6 miles in 32 minutes) and after I was done I was covered in sweat. Are elliptical machines effective? I am also eating healthier now and watching my calories. My knees are also very sensitive due to cracking them continuously. I heard that elliptical are good for people with bad knees.

Posted by: rr on 2011-08-26, 15:25:07

Yes, any cardio exercise (such as an elliptical machine) will help you burn calories/ fat. Just remember that when you exercise you burn calories and your body will want those cals back to maintain your current weight. Thus you will have increased hunger. If you eat more then you will just stay at the same weight.