Stupid question

[Vonnie63]

Would using a cross trainer count as "cross training" or should it be something that rests the legs?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Perfect!

You only need to avoid impact exercise on your rest days.

Go for it!

[Vonnie63 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks. Have a cross trainer hubby bought me years ago gathering dust and it is a really good one. Was going to ditch it in the house move but will take it with me now 🙂

[Rignold]

Although... The elliptical machine is possibly the lowest return in terms of fitness benefit for effort put in of any machine ever invented. Great for people with specific medical conditions. Largely pointless otherwise. The step master or rowing machine would be much better.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Rignold]

Rigs knows this stuff. I've never been in a gym!

[Vonnie63 Graduate in reply to Rignold]

Ok might look into a rowing machine then

[Jaxdreamer Graduate in reply to Rignold]

What about a bike? I went out today and pushed myself to my limit getting up hills! Please tell me it was worth it!

[Rignold in reply to Jaxdreamer]

Real bike is great. Stationary bike pointless, unless it is a spin bike in which case it is super.

[Jaxdreamer Graduate in reply to Rignold]

I take it that is some contraption in a gym? Haven't braved one of those!

[Vonnie63 Graduate]

Mmmmm not sure about a bike I keep stopping for traffic 😳

[Kallyfudge Graduate]

I use the elliptical on rest days, great for burning calories and weight loss in my experience. I usually do an hour on decent resistance (11-12/20). I also use the time to listen to new music and select stuff to use when running, or do an audiobook.