Weight Loss: Gym machines that burn the most calories
01/5 Weight Loss: Gym machines that burn the most calories
Accept it or not, we all look out for easy ways to shed extra kilos. If you can also relate, this article is a must-read for you.
02/5 The study
If you can’t work out more, here is how you can reap more benefits from your existing workout. A new study conducted by the American Council on Exercise pinpoints which cardio machines offer the most impact for your time.
The study had 16 adults who used 10 common indoor exercise machines to compare how many calories each tool burned as compared to others.
03/5 Gym machines that were studied
The study was a small scale one but provides insight into which machine is worth your investment. The machines involved in the study were treadmill, stepmill, rower, recumbent stepper, recumbent bike, arm ergometer, exercise fan bike, elliptical, upright bike and arc trainer.
04/5 The top calorie burners were…
Participants were made to exercise for 30 minutes each on all the 10 cardio machines. They found that standing, weight-bearing exercises burned more calories than a seated one. The top four machines that burned calories were treadmill, stepmill or stairmaster, elliptical and stationary bike.
05/5 Verdict
If you have a limited time for your sweat session, choose the cardio options that allow you to stay closer to the standing position and keep more of your weight on your feet. This engages your core and larger lower body muscles and gives your heart more workout. Do not forget to add some strength training and flexibility exercises along with cardio.
