Best Cardiovascular Equipment to Burn Fat
I am always asked what the best cardiovascular machine is and I always say the same thing. The one that you like to do.
I worked in an upscale downtown Chicago health club for many years that had all the latest, high tech cardiovascular equipment. Treadmills, ellipticals, stair masters, gauntlets, upright and recumbent bikes. You name it they had it along with a few other pieces that claimed magical results that looked like something from another planet.
There have been studies done that show the treadmill will burn the most calories when performed at a similar intensities and time compared to bikes, ellipticals and stair climbers. So if you do not care about what piece of equipment you use then the treadmill should be your choice.
If you are like most people I come across and dislike cardio machines, you will lose your motivation, your intensity will decrease and you will burn fewer calories. At this point, it does not matter which machine will burn the most calories, it matters that you exercise at all. Speaking from experience there is nothing more boring than cardio machines you do not like to do.
Do an activity you enjoy doing-you will get better results. The most important thing in exercise is you stay consistent. Consistency is your greatest weapon with exercise. There is no magic piece of equipment that will target your butt or the back of your thighs. I know elliptical machines claim if you elevate the track, your butt will be targeted more. It is a great marketing claim but it will not target your butt any more than if the track was set lower.
Tips for adhering to cardiovascular machine exercise
- Get good music-with all the convenience and availability of music in today's society, good tunes will make a workout go by fast.
- Vary the time on the equipment--you do not have to spend 30 minutes on one piece of equipment. If you are planning a 30-minute session, it is okay to use 2-3 different pieces of equipment doing 10-15 minute periods on each.
- Stick to a schedule--plan your cardiovascular workouts in advance. Make weekly appointments with yourself so you develop a habit. After 3 weeks, it will become much easier to make your workout a part of your day.
- Increase 1 minute per week-so you do not get bored doing the same workout each time, challenge yourself by increasing the time of your session 1 minute each week.
At the end of the day, the body does not discriminate how it burns calories and fat. Consistent exercise will give you the best results.
Mike Knollenberg is an expert personal trainer and certified Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist (MAT). In 1996 he received his degree in Exercise Science from Illinois State University and moved to Chicago where he started Train Smart Fitness, a fitness consulting and training company. Mike has performed over 15,000 personal training and Muscle Activation Technique sessions working with professional athletes, weight loss and physical rehab clients making him one of the most sought after fitness experts in Chicago.
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