Each simulator has its advantages and "focus" on a certain group of muscles. We will try to figure out what is best: a treadmill or ellipsoid, how such simulators work and what each representative can do.
Principle of operation
Treadmill
Every beginner and experienced sportsman is familiar with this simulator. This track is designed for both daily maintenance of the form, and for burning hateful fats, strengthening the cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory system. The principle of operation is simple - you become feet on the path and, depending on its type( it will be electric or mechanical), run or walk.
Ellipsoid
This simulator is equipped with a special design that has hand grips and a foot platform. Here, too, you will be engaged in walking, only your legs will make a circular motion, and your hands will move the handles backwards and forwards. As in any simulator, movements are made with resistance.
Now let's see what models differ from each other and what nuances of work are available for each simulator.
| Parameters | Treadmill | Ellipsoid |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle groups | Develops leg and back muscles | Tracks muscles of the legs, arms, back, buttock muscles |
| Trajectory of movement | During the run, the tendons, ligaments and spine | are loaded During the movement along the circular trajectory, the spine, tendonsand joints undergo minimal load |
| Running activity | Raises endurance | Combines the functions of the track and exercise bike |
| Calorie burning | About 600-700 kcal / h | Oklo 500-600 kcal / h |
From this table it can be concluded that both the simulator perfectly cope with the burning of calories and help you lose weight. Also, both models will cope with the maintenance of the form and preparation for strength exercises. The main thing is to choose the training program and the load correctly.
What is a good ellipsoid?
Pay attention to the ellipse-simulator is best if you:
- You have problems with cartilage, joints or spine. On the ellipsoid, all movements are smooth, and there is no "shock" load that is contraindicated in diseases of the tendons or joints.
- . Do not own running technique or just do not like running around.
- . Want to buy a device that can be used at seven in the morning and ten at night,interfering with neighbors, and anywhere - an ellipsoid does not require electricity and does not create much noise.
- A beginner in sports and you need a comprehensive approach to training. Since several groups of muscles( hands, legs, back, thighs) are involved, you can prepare yourself for more serious pursuits of
- . Have a serious incentive and want to reach the goal faster. The fact is that lessons on the ellipsoid will always require you to work hard, which means that the result will make you happy
When to choose the treadmill
The treadmill has a number of advantages over the ellipse model that will help you make a choice.
- If you are good at running and like this type of workout
- If you do not have problems with
- joints If you want to train at intervals, as it's easier to dose loads on the treadmill with shorter time intervals
- It's important for you that the training is interesting,can be varied, while in ellipsoids the occupation is reduced simply to the "spinning" of the
- . For you, it is important to have special programs and a computer that will prompt your parameters.
- For you, the size of the simulatorbut - as a rule, the track can be folded and hidden, but with an ellipse such an option is not provided for
To consider a treadmill with "problem" joints or a sick spine is not worth it, and it is better to choose in this case an ellipse-simulator. If you do not see any problems, you should pay attention to the possibilities and the focus of each model on the result you want.
