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Originally Posted by FDTT
Any reason you recommend weight training first?
I was around 240 in highschool but was not much fat one me then :P Spent all my time in the gym or on the field.
As for treadmill, that's a no go for me. I severely injured my knee in highschool playing football so running causes issues.
Anything else I am good with. I prefer the bikes because its less impact on my knee.
In a whole, yes I would like to work on the overall picture not just one area but I figured I would focus on something and go from there.
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You don't need to
run on the treadmill to burn calories. Set the incline up and go for a walk. It can be just as effective.
If you find that your knees are really bad, however, the elliptical is the best source of cardio. There is minimal compressive forces acting upon your bones and joints when using it. That said, do not make it your only source for cardio as it can have negative long term effects on your bone mass and strength. If you are using an elliptical machine that has handles, you should set the resistance setting high so that you are using both your legs and your arms.
Lastly, but most importantly, no machine is any better than another machine for burning fat. It all depends on the intensity of your workout. That said, the stepmill and versa climber are 2 of the most challenging machines to excercise on, and thus you will be forced to have a more intense workout on these machines if you use them properly.