Exercise Equipment Guide: Treadmills, Weights, and Home Gyms

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Is the Treadmill or Elliptical Better for Losing Weight?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Vita Ruvolo-Wilkes

The treadmill and elliptical, popular workout machines, stand at the ready in great numbers in gyms and health clubs across the country. Both give a cardiovascular workout and attract fitness enthusiasts of all ages. The manufacturers claim theirs helps you lose more weight. Which one is better depends on the user.