Jul
27
Converting The distance on elliptical trainer
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I have a distance category on my elliptical trainer. It goes into the hundreds or thousands when used. Does anyone know what measurements that is in and how I can convert it into miles when used?
Jul
27
I have a Life Fitness 9500HR elliptical trainer and the pulse monitor no longer works. Does anyone have any idea on what might be wrong, how to fix it, and where I can get the parts? The panel just reads “0″ but it also knows when I let go because it tells me to “HOLD [...]
Jul
23
I will be using it at home. I have a stationary bike, but I don’t use it that often. When I do, I feel like I’m not working out that much because I’m sitting. I was thinking of selling it and buying my friend’s elliptical trainer because it is more of a [...]
Jul
22
Distance on This Elliptical Trainer
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I have the Nordic Track Adiostrider 800 elliptical cross trainer. The display “distance” is measured in total revolutions and the “speed” is measured in revolutions/minute. The stride length is 18 inches.
If the distance says that I do 1200 total revolutions how far did I go in miles? If my speed averages 50 [...]
Jul
18
Can you continue to run on an elliptical trainer after having a completely torn ACL?
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I have been diagnosed with a completely torn ACL and a tear in the meniscus after I twisted my knee during a fall. I am thinking about surgery in the next year or so. Meanwhile I would like to continue my fitness routine to prevent gaining weight and running in a elliptical trainer (controlled running) [...]
Jul
14
The probability that a treadmill owner selected at random has lost some weight
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In a survey of 1000 treadmill owners, 82% of them use their treadmill regularly. Of those who use their treadmill regularly, 63% have lost some weight and 78% of those who do not use their treadmill regularly have not lost some weight.
What is the probability that a treadmill owner selected at random has lost some [...]
Jul
12
I have a lot more toning to do than actually losing weight, and I am considering buying an elliptical trainer. Is this a good idea for me?
I am 5′3″ 125lbs.
Any tips would be excellent! Best answer will be chosen. Thanks!