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SimonR
125 posts since
May 9, 2007

Dec 5, 2007 4:03 PM

Backwards on elliptical?

I have noticed a couple of recent posts describing using the elliptical machine "backwards", and do not know the reason/benefit for this.

Would I be right in guessing the reason for this would be to work the opposing muscle groups?
Thanks, Simon.
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gregw070
250 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
1. Dec 5, 2007 4:14 PM in response to: SimonR
I just spent 3 weeks on the elliptical recovering from an injury. I only went forward, because, well, it felt more like running. So I just started back running and I noticed my hamstrings are killing me while my quads are fine. I'm wondering if maybe I should have gone backwards some!
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NENE081
33 posts since
Feb 22, 2001
2. Dec 26, 2007 8:04 AM in response to: SimonR
I go backwards sometimes. I think it's a lot harder (or maybe just different enough that it seems that way). Either way, it breaks up the rhythm and boredom that I often get on the elliptical. I'd much rather be running, but I know xt is very important - especially since I"m coming back from an injury. Try it out.

NENE

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