tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post46562956372188007..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: Bored on the Elliptical?Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-39305327859115972092013-04-23T14:07:01.091-04:002013-04-23T14:07:01.091-04:00Machines are actually great for burning calories b...Machines are actually great for burning calories but it is not the only means of burning calories!melt your mans hearthttp://impressyourguy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-69333054326106324192013-04-15T10:41:03.676-04:002013-04-15T10:41:03.676-04:00Wow, I'm always amazed that people can skip th...Wow, I'm always amazed that people can skip the cardio altogether and get great results with just strength training. Doesn't work for me but glad it works for you peter!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-84289924607152755762013-04-15T10:39:49.145-04:002013-04-15T10:39:49.145-04:00Well your blog posts are awesome malevolent andrea...Well your blog posts are awesome malevolent andrea, so something's working.<br /><br />I often come up with post ideas that seem brilliant on the elliptical and utter crap when I get home. So many dead blog posts on that damn machine.Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-37273163071588395112013-04-15T10:38:04.206-04:002013-04-15T10:38:04.206-04:00Bet there are a lot of folks like you Gaye who'...Bet there are a lot of folks like you Gaye who've been stuck with a lot more machine time with this year's crappy weather. Hope spring comes for REAL to everyone some time soon!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-59990778113957657392013-04-15T10:37:00.741-04:002013-04-15T10:37:00.741-04:00Great Maxine, the goal thing can really help, even...Great Maxine, the goal thing can really help, even if for me it's sometimes just to keep from falling off!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41051852242898997882013-04-15T10:35:51.937-04:002013-04-15T10:35:51.937-04:00Music is the best for motivation, totally agree Ca...Music is the best for motivation, totally agree Carey! And really smart to take breaks and not get burned out doing the same thing every day.Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-38831779250304584822013-04-15T10:34:45.084-04:002013-04-15T10:34:45.084-04:00So funny Jody because I'm SO the opposite! Wo...So funny Jody because I'm SO the opposite! Would rather spend ever workout doing cardio but dang, the weights really pay off so I suck it up. Wish I could borrow your motivation for strength training!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-4299451683168739652013-04-15T10:33:14.387-04:002013-04-15T10:33:14.387-04:00But you have a way of making Old School New School...But you have a way of making Old School New School Dr. J!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-69951511980068809482013-04-15T06:19:44.401-04:002013-04-15T06:19:44.401-04:00Road running was always more my cup of tea than th...Road running was always more my cup of tea than the treadmill, but even that used to get boring - it just takes so long!<br /><br />I only do strength training now, with the odd circuit training workout thrown in now and again.<br /><br />Since this swtich I have less body fat, a better looking physique and spend a fraction of the time in the gym (or pounding the streets). <br /><br />No boredom for me! :)Peter @ MadForFithttp://www.madforfit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-83265557319508394492013-04-15T05:29:01.102-04:002013-04-15T05:29:01.102-04:00Machines are rubbish for burning calories anyway. ...Machines are rubbish for burning calories anyway. They never give a true representation of the hard work you do on them. Stick to the road and you won't go wrong. xJenhttp://ourauraviereviews.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-342060128039110442013-04-14T19:38:39.986-04:002013-04-14T19:38:39.986-04:00I don't usually do cardio long enough to get b...I don't usually do cardio long enough to get bored with it, (she said sheepishly.) But I always have loud music playing in my headphones, my fellow gym-goers are often entertaining to watch, and if all else fails I write blog posts in my head. Unfortunately I usually forget all my brilliant insights and most hilarious jokes before I get home to my computer to write them down.malevolent andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925551683765561733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-47811891160160577762013-04-13T23:09:34.825-04:002013-04-13T23:09:34.825-04:00I don't mind working out on machines, but pref...I don't mind working out on machines, but prefer to run outside if I had the choice. Living here in Michigan though makes that tough for about 6 months per year. My treadmill routine is made more enjoyable by speedplay and interval training. I find that the time I have allotted goes by much faster if I break it up and train in different zones. A good playlist helps too!TIm Rhttp://www.treadmillreviewcentral.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-39447493659483785442013-04-13T01:13:22.279-04:002013-04-13T01:13:22.279-04:00I think the elliptical and treadmill are so boring...I think the elliptical and treadmill are so boring that I only do them if the weather is really bad. Like, really, really bad. I am an outside person. But I did used to do intervals on the machines back in the day when I was still running. Def improves time.<br />Gaye Gayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17373608416682617503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-83433492381906001752013-04-12T19:21:42.423-04:002013-04-12T19:21:42.423-04:00Oh, yeah - I'm endorphining all over the place...Oh, yeah - I'm endorphining all over the place for hours...donnamacdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394224452203540374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-84571864654386081282013-04-12T07:56:22.337-04:002013-04-12T07:56:22.337-04:00The elliptical can definitely be boring if you are...The elliptical can definitely be boring if you are just 'going through the motions'. I like to spice it up by having a specific goal that challenges me in new ways every time. I also listen to motivational music to really pump me up :)Maxine Darkehttp://maxgreencoffeebeanextract.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-10392039396016109032013-04-12T02:18:41.940-04:002013-04-12T02:18:41.940-04:00I do my workout 3x a week, because I don't wan...I do my workout 3x a week, because I don't want to get bored with my routine. I wanted to take a break, relax and just have fun. What I usually do, in order to prevent boredom is I usually listen to pop music or party music which would increase my energy while I'm actually having the workout. And I must say, this is really effective, though. :))Carey Dousthttp://sensareviewed.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-35999838017711557612013-04-11T23:51:34.397-04:002013-04-11T23:51:34.397-04:00I am not on the Ellip too long. I do more time on ...I am not on the Ellip too long. I do more time on the treadmill & StepMill BUT I always have music AND the gym has TVs so.... all is good - just want to get the cardio over & on to the weights! :)Jody - Fit at 55http://www.truth2beingfit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-83733338148541895652013-04-11T22:38:12.608-04:002013-04-11T22:38:12.608-04:00Looks like fun! So, are you one of the dancers? A ...Looks like fun! So, are you one of the dancers? A teacher?<br /><br />I love dancing but do not love performing, so there is nothing (I hope) that shows me on youtube. But there is a lot of very cool stuff with my teacher in it - if you do a search for Sam Weber tap you will see why I am fairly desperate to figure out complex rhythms.<br /><br />And you could do it - all I really do is get my feet going at a steady pace and then ignore them. Treadmills & ellipticals are kinda boring, so it's easy to let the activity recede & focus my attention somehwere else - like my hands drumming. You're really doing more or less the same thing every time you let your feet move at a different pace than your music. Death Ride Grandmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-16436790618097116082013-04-11T16:30:53.747-04:002013-04-11T16:30:53.747-04:00*waves* You betcha! Or feel free to nab my youtube...*waves* You betcha! Or feel free to nab my youtube videos (user bedaiss). Adult tappers are rock stars! But no way could I pull off the separate foot/hand tempos. That is muy impressive. I'd fall over and kill myself. (Me? If I'm working out on the road to nowhere, then I'm rocking Netflix all the way.)bdaisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993906312026049336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-29195229893374163742013-04-11T13:13:15.205-04:002013-04-11T13:13:15.205-04:00I never do the elliptical! I've done the stair...I never do the elliptical! I've done the stairmaster or stepper for a long time and never find it boring. If I am at the gym I may talk to my neighbor, if at home, I usually watch a movie on the computer. I set a time goal and just do it.<br /><br />The stairmaster has fallen out of fashion it seems, along with fitness for many folks. I'm old school in both :-) <br /><br />Dr. Jhttp://goo.gl/Qsrs9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-2905047253146778832013-04-11T12:05:35.276-04:002013-04-11T12:05:35.276-04:00Funny - I watch Chopped a lot while I'm on the...Funny - I watch Chopped a lot while I'm on the treadmill. I guess it is kind-of weird!Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-50539658488961084452013-04-11T12:04:14.788-04:002013-04-11T12:04:14.788-04:00The funny thing is, I think the elliptical is hard...The funny thing is, I think the elliptical is hard - I'm usually sweating and breathing hard after 5 minutes. Just something about it that I don't like (maybe because I've only done it when I can't run so it has a negative feel for me??). And, my toes get numb!!!Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-26302021482354688532013-04-11T10:02:20.928-04:002013-04-11T10:02:20.928-04:00Whatever it takes Miz!Whatever it takes Miz!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-77664996244180323012013-04-11T09:55:35.736-04:002013-04-11T09:55:35.736-04:00That's a great plan Kat, just getting the heck...That's a great plan Kat, just getting the heck away from the machines every so often!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-31714312265727062013-04-11T09:54:57.048-04:002013-04-11T09:54:57.048-04:00Totally agree Adrienne!Totally agree Adrienne!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.com