Elliptical everyday?

[wendy]

I'm thinking I may have to quit running at least for a while. My heel has been bothering me. So here's my question. What kind of a variation could I do on the machine that would still enable me to lose weight?My thought was this:

Day 1 - 20 min program
Day 2 - longer 45 min workout, increasing the resistance every few mins
Day 3 - shorter 30 min workout with a steady resistnace
Day 4 - 20 min program
Day 5 - 30 or 45 mins

What do you think? Obviously I would still do weights, but my main concern right now is the machine.

 

[stingo]

Does your elliptical have preset programs you could use? If so, try a different program each day for variation.

 

[wendy]

Even though they are only 20 mins long? Will that be enough?

 

[aevans410]

Wendy, are you limited to an elliptical? Do you have access to any other machines?

 

[werewolf]

20 minutes is the minimum length of time for cardiovascular conditioning but more is better. Try for 30-60 minutes if you can.

 

[wendy]

Yes and No. LOL I only have an elliptical and no way for me to workout in a gym.

 

[wendy]

See, that's what I was thinking. Like 20 mins won't seem like I've done enough...even if I am dripping with sweat.

 

[aevans410]

Keep you're time up, for variance vary resistance and heart rate, like work 60 percent one workout, and 75 percent the next.

 

[wendy]

ok that sounds like a plan.