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Originally Posted by DapperButch

http://www.treadclimber.com/trc_microsite/homepage.jsp

In the past I have always just used my bike on a trainer if I wanted to do indoor cardio, so I don't know much about other machines.

Hey Dapper,

I had to chuckle when I saw the bike on the trainer comment. Shad and I call it the "vomitron" (LOL) I learned FAST that it is so boring to do this. Although, I do suck it up at times

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Kobi, I appreciate your response.

What I highlighted in red I am wondering if this is true of all ellipticals? For the next 6 months, I am not allowed to do any resistance training that would engage my left pectoral muscles, so this was one reason why I was looking at the tread climber instead of the elliptical (plus, since it can be used as a stepper or tread mill only). The one person I spoke to who has an elliptical says that there is NO resistance in the poles, regardless of pedal resistance. I am wondering if it depends on the machine?

Thanks.

Hey Dapper,

The elliptical I use at the gym has the the poles that work tandem with the feet AND stationary handles to hold on to. I was restricted from using my left arm when I first started working out so I just held on toe the handles to keep my balance. There are a few different types at the gym I belong to and they all give you an option as to work the arms and legs or just legs.