In the gym, elliptical machine and spinning bike are very popular sports and fitness equipment, both of which have good fitness effects and are deeply loved by people. So which is better to lose weight, elliptical machine or spinning bike?
Which is better, elliptical machine or spinning bike?
Generally speaking, the weight loss effect of elliptical machine is better than that of spinning bike.
Although both elliptical machine and spinning bike can effectively help to lose weight, spinning bike can effectively burn 500 kilocalories in 60 minutes, while elliptical machine can consume about 600-800 calories in 60 minutes at the same time. Moreover, the spinning exercise part is mainly the thigh, while the elliptical machine is a sport that the whole body can participate in. The more exercise parts, the more fat you burn naturally.
Although the weight loss effect of elliptical machine is generally better than that of spinning bike, it does not mean that everyone should choose elliptical machine according to their actual situation, weight loss needs and preferences. For example, if you want to do some strenuous exercise, people with rhythm can choose spinning bikes, and those who want to relax and have bad knees can choose elliptical machines.
Who is suitable for practicing elliptical machine to lose weight?
The elliptical training machine with lighter weight has better weight loss effect.
It is more difficult for lighter people to practice ellipse than to ride a spinning bike, which can consume more calories and burn fat better. So lighter people can choose to practice elliptical machine to lose weight.
If the knee is not good, it is better to choose an elliptical machine to lose weight.
People with bad knees will get hurt. It will be better to choose an elliptical machine to lose weight. In elliptical exercise, the knee joint has no focus, and the damage to the knee is very small, which can protect the joint. In spinning, the knee joint is the most vulnerable to injury, and people with poor knees will aggravate their injuries when riding spinning.
The difference between elliptical machine and spinning bike
Different exercise methods
The trajectory of the elliptical machine is an elliptical machine, and stepping on the pedal feels like walking or running; Spinning is achieved by continuous riding.
Different exercise parts
Although both elliptical machine and spinning bike can exercise leg muscles, spinning bike has stronger exercise effect on legs than elliptical machine. The overall exercise effect of elliptical machine is better than that of spinning bike, and the exercise parts are more than that of spinning bike.
The degree of sports injury is different.
When the elliptical machine moves, the feet don't have to leave the pedal, and the knee joint has no center of gravity, so the circular movement can avoid excessive impact on the knee;
In the process of rotation, a little carelessness will cause a great impact on the knee and cause knee joint injury.