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Re: Elliptical Cross Trainer Strength Building?

spicegeek — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:46:04 GMT

very unlikely unless you are pulling with you arms ( you should actually pull more with your back ) and doing very little with your legs - you will also be only working one part of you r upper body - you would be much better off adding a 30 min resistance training routine to your workout 3 times a week - If you want to build upper body in more dynamic way that straight lifting look into some kettlebell work outs - your legs will get a good work out too

Elliptical Cross Trainer Strength Building?

LaineRB — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:49:07 GMT

Hi,

I have been doing the Elliptical Cross Trainer in addition to my normal running in hopes that it improves my upper body strength to some extent at least. I don't expect the results that one would get by lifting weights but if you use the arm handles and adjust the resistence level can you indeed use it to build some upper body strength? I would like to think it would build muscle the same way running/jogging does but I am wondering if the upper body apsect of these trainers is just a marketing gimic.