The difference between an elliptical machine and a spinning bike
The difference between an elliptical machine and a spinning bike
Both elliptical machines and spinning bikes are aerobic training equipment. They are driven by the active movement of people. They are both relatively safe and quiet.
1. Comparison of exercise parts
The elliptical machine exercises more parts than the spinning bike, and the body shape after using the elliptical machine to lose weight is more symmetrical and fit than the spinning bike.
The elliptical machine is used with both hands and feet, which can train the coordination of upper and lower limbs, reduce fat all over the body, and shape the body parts. It is very helpful for lifting hips, thinning thighs, thinning waist, thinning arms, and training back.
Spinning bicycles mainly involve the lower limbs in sports, the upper limbs basically do not move, and there are not enough exercise parts.
2. Comparison of calorie consumption
The exercise intensity of a spinning bike is often greater than that of an elliptical machine, and it consumes more calories.
You can guess how passionate a spinning bike is by looking at its name. When you ride a spinning bike, you instinctively want to increase the intensity, especially when combined with some dynamic music, the intensity of one exercise will often be relatively high.
When you step on the elliptical machine, you will not have the urge to speed up, because the human body just wants to move slowly and smoothly when standing, but if you want to increase the intensity, the calorie consumption can actually be similar to that of a spinning bike.
This is the structural design of these two kinds of equipment, which affects the subconsciousness of human body movement, and then affects the intensity of the movement process.
3. Comparison of weight loss speed
In the short term, spinning bikes can lose weight faster than elliptical machines.
The exercise process of spinning bikes is more intense and consumes more calories, so it is easier to lose fat quickly in a short period of time.
But standing in a long-term range, insisting on using these two kinds of fitness equipment can effectively reduce fat, and the fat-reducing effect of the elliptical machine will be better, because the elliptical machine is a full-body aerobic exercise, which can train the whole body to be well-proportioned fit body.
4. Comparison of knee injuries
The damage to the knees of the elliptical machine is much smaller than that of a spinning bike. The elliptical machine sports the least damage and is very safe.
People who are overweight or have bad knees, especially recommend using the elliptical machine for exercise.
If the posture of the spinning bike is not correct, the knees, especially the joint sockets, are most likely to be injured. The common symptom is knee pain, which is called periostitis in medicine.
5. Use security comparison
The elliptical machine is much safer to use than a spinning bike.
The elliptical machine will not cause damage to the knees. The human body actively exerts force to drive the machine. The exercise rhythm is relatively easy to control, and there will be basically no safety accidents.
Spinning bikes are more violent when used. When people step on the pedal at high speed, they stop suddenly and fail to brake in time. The footsteps may be sprained by the inertia of the flywheel. People who have certain exercise habits can use it to master the rhythm
6. Comparison of floor area
Usually a spinning bike has a smaller footprint than an elliptical machine.
The elliptical machine is divided into two structural designs, the front flywheel and the rear flywheel. The front flywheel occupies a larger area, and the rear flywheel is smaller.