ElliptiGo: The new bike/elliptical/running exercise machine.
02-22-2012, 03:53 PM
#71
That's pretty fast. Patty how does the work out compare to riding a typical bike? More intense, less intense? Does it cover ground faster? Glad you are enjoying your new toy.
I'll let you know if I see any of them on our local bike path.
I'll stick with Zumba, works better for my schedule and our non Cali weather.
I'll let you know if I see any of them on our local bike path.
I'll stick with Zumba, works better for my schedule and our non Cali weather.
02-22-2012, 04:32 PM
#72
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Lainey, just yesterday a new report came out that compares riding a bike, an ElliptiGO and running. It's more work riding an ElliptiGO than a bike. They are "less efficient" as my biker friend, Jerry (Spokes Man), says, but many of us find them more fun. I still have my fine carbon fiber bike and I will ride it again, someday.
Metabolic Testing Results
In October 2011, ElliptiGO and EPARC/UCSD set out to compare the energy cost of riding an ElliptiGO with conventional cycling and running. Any rider will tell you that riding an ElliptiGO requires more effort than cycling and is much closer to running, but now the results are in and they have the science to back them up.
The study found that riding an ElliptiGO required, on average, 33% more effort than cycling at that same speed. They also found that heart rate responses and perceived exertion were very similar between the ElliptiGO and running. They determined that riding an ElliptiGO at 16 mph was equivalent to running at 7.5 mph (8 min/mile) and riding at 18.5 mph was equivalent to running at 8.6 mph (7 min/mile).
ElliptiGo vs. Cycling vs. Running
^The recently released report if you're interested.
Metabolic Testing Results
In October 2011, ElliptiGO and EPARC/UCSD set out to compare the energy cost of riding an ElliptiGO with conventional cycling and running. Any rider will tell you that riding an ElliptiGO requires more effort than cycling and is much closer to running, but now the results are in and they have the science to back them up.
The study found that riding an ElliptiGO required, on average, 33% more effort than cycling at that same speed. They also found that heart rate responses and perceived exertion were very similar between the ElliptiGO and running. They determined that riding an ElliptiGO at 16 mph was equivalent to running at 7.5 mph (8 min/mile) and riding at 18.5 mph was equivalent to running at 8.6 mph (7 min/mile).
ElliptiGo vs. Cycling vs. Running
^The recently released report if you're interested.
02-22-2012, 04:54 PM
#73
Sounds like a good fit for your exercise addiction.
02-22-2012, 05:18 PM
#74
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Are you still enjoying Zumba classes? Getting used to the movements and less aches?
02-22-2012, 06:11 PM
#75
Yes, I am. Some classes fly by. Others, not so much, but I'm always ready to go back. You sweat like crazy, but it doesn't really feel like exercise, which works for me. Both instructors whose classes I take switch up the songs/dances often so it doesn't get boring.
I'm getting used to the activity, though my legs are tired after four days in a row. I don't have class on Friday, but try to make it on Saturday. The Y offers some other classes that interest me, but I don't have enough time to check them all out.
I'm getting used to the activity, though my legs are tired after four days in a row. I don't have class on Friday, but try to make it on Saturday. The Y offers some other classes that interest me, but I don't have enough time to check them all out.
02-22-2012, 08:36 PM
#76
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^Always ready to go back. 
I hear ya with tired legs. I try to always have a day off between ElliptiGO rides for the same reason.
I hear ya with tired legs. I try to always have a day off between ElliptiGO rides for the same reason.
10-04-2012, 09:52 AM
#77
Thread Starter
Thought I'd update this thread with a few more recent photos...
^Sept 8, 2012. The Annual ElliptiGO Rally at their headquarters in Solona Beach (San Diego), California.
^Early on, before many people had shown up. The company had a mexican food caterer come and feed us all. Yum.
^This guy, John, has used his ElliptiGO to drop weight. He's all about getting people into the Century Club, now, for people who've ridden 100 miles. That's not a goal of mine. 
The morning of the rally, a bunch of riders rode up Mount Palomar. OMG. Killer workout: 4,200 ft of climbing in 11.69 miles. That's not a goal of mine, either.
^This is a bunch of company owned ElliptiGOs that were ferried for people from out of town, to ride at the rally. The company is small and run by very friendly, helpful people.
^I'm in black and white, standing behind my 11R. At the rally there was a choice of three group rides. I was in this group for the advanced riders. We rode up Torrey Pines grade. Pretty darn steep but the pros just went up it and kept talking the whole way. Not me.
^This is just my show-off photo. NSX and ElliptiGO. Fun toys.
^Sept 8, 2012. The Annual ElliptiGO Rally at their headquarters in Solona Beach (San Diego), California.
^Early on, before many people had shown up. The company had a mexican food caterer come and feed us all. Yum.^This guy, John, has used his ElliptiGO to drop weight. He's all about getting people into the Century Club, now, for people who've ridden 100 miles. That's not a goal of mine. The morning of the rally, a bunch of riders rode up Mount Palomar. OMG. Killer workout: 4,200 ft of climbing in 11.69 miles. That's not a goal of mine, either.^This is a bunch of company owned ElliptiGOs that were ferried for people from out of town, to ride at the rally. The company is small and run by very friendly, helpful people.^I'm in black and white, standing behind my 11R. At the rally there was a choice of three group rides. I was in this group for the advanced riders. We rode up Torrey Pines grade. Pretty darn steep but the pros just went up it and kept talking the whole way. Not me.^This is just my show-off photo. NSX and ElliptiGO. Fun toys.
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