First of all, the most obvious difference is the design difference. The mountaineering machine simulates mountaineering training, and the elliptical machine simulates the effect of flat road or running. The mountaineering machine achieves the effect similar to climbing a mountain through the continuous alternating movement of its feet, which is the origin of the name of the mountaineering machine.
Secondly, the weight loss effect of the mountaineering machine and the elliptical machine is different. It can be seen from the movement mode of the mountaineering machine that the intensity of the mountaineering machine is greater than that of the elliptical machine, so the mountaineering machine has a good effect on body fat consumption, but the elliptical machine only simulates walking and running, so the effect on reducing fat will be weaker, and besides reducing fat, the mountaineering machine can also promote the circulation of heart blood vessels.
And the moving parts of the mountaineering machine and the elliptical machine are different. The mountaineering machine mainly exercises the muscles of the lower body, while the elliptical machine focuses on more comprehensive aspects. Although the fat consumption of the elliptical machine is not as good as that of the mountaineering machine, it can drive the whole body to exercise, and the limbs can be fully exercised during exercise, so the moving parts of the elliptical machine should be more comprehensive.
Most importantly, the climber does more damage to the joints than the elliptical machine, because the elliptical machine always keeps its feet following the pedal during exercise, so it has no effect on the knee joint. However, climbers simulate mountaineering training, so there will be some severe impacts during the exercise, which may cause knee injuries.