The Best Overall Cardio Machine

In this QUAH Sal, Adam, & Justin answer the question “I want to get a machine for cardio. Between the treadmill, elliptical, rower or bike. What machine would be the most beneficial for workouts, HIIT and overall health”

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[MrMaccntoshup]

My 2 favorite after my spinal cord injury are the Rower & the Assault Bike. The low Impact full body cardio workout

[roberthagler]

Stairclimber is the best for me. It gets the heart rate up and burns a good chunk of calories in a quick amount of time.

[TheTehrancarroll]

Rower hands down….to build and tone both upper and lower body. Assault bike gives you that full body too! All forms are great really but most are lower body centric. Rower’s bodies are very lean and muscular. The exact body type people who watch this channel want. The proof is in the pudding. There’s a reason why The CrossFit crowd covets the rowing machine.

[HagakureJunkie]

I used to row for hours and hours a week in college. Rowers are great if you're already in decent shape. As a heavy man, stick to bikes. I can walk 8 miles a day...for three days. Then my feet are broken, callused and sore and affect my leg workouts and I need days off. Airbike (assault bike) is the best for cardio. It does not hurt your joints, it does not impact your body. You have to think about what it will be like to log 20 hours a month on this machine. Rower will hurt your back after a while, the tops of your feet will get chafed from the foot straps, your arms will get sore, your lower back will be in pain. If you want something you can do day in and day out and it won't hurt the rest of your life or make you weaker in the gym, get an airbike

[Matty-fltu]

Rower is the easy winner, activates the most muscle groups at once, probably burns a little less calories than running at the same required time, however Rowing will burn more calories over the longer period cause muscle burns fat and throughout the day rowing prolongs calorie burn more than running, rowing is 87% of all muscles combine with pushups then it's 100% 👌

[karechim]

As a trainer my self who emphasize more on joint safety, I would go with elliptical and stationary bike.

[alphabanks]

For me it's all about the best piece of gear that will fit in my garage. I would love a treadmill most likely I will end up with a spin or exercise bike due to space.

[cliffcox]

Assault bike. And you can use assault bike for cardio and HIIT.

[Sam-dcbg]

It's funny because if most viewers picked any cardio machine and stuck with it they would be in much better shape.

[warrenbeattysnose]

The thumbnail made me think Joe Gatto from impractical jokers was talking

[PhilMante]

It ultimately depends what muscles on your body you want to emphasize for use. If you're on rowing machine, you're going to work your shoulders, chest and core. On a bike or stairmaster you're going to work your calves, thighs and buns. On an elliptical you're putting a balance throughout your whole body. On a treadmill you're just burning energy, unless of course you're sprinting in which case your body is building growth hormone like you wouldn't believe.

[anarchisttutor]

Treadmill + standing desk = most productive. When not working, you put some lightweight dumbells in your hands and you're working more muscles. You can put a band around your back and do "pushups" if wanted.

I'm trying to find something quiet and that keeps my head relatively still so I can do Skype calls while exercising without the other person hearing anything.

[redfitclub]

I would suggest the Independent Stair Climbing Machine (StairMaster 4000 PT) because it is safe, it doesn't place less stress on the joints and it is both Aerobic and Anaerobic technology equipment !

[verbon]

Rower is better but aight, running can literally be done outside for free

[jasonhicks]

In order of effectiveness
1.Rower
2.Rower
3.Rower
4.Rower

[ioanbalint]

the best overall in mai opinion when wee speak about cardio is Rogue echo bike... or air dine assault bike...sor skip rope also...

[goddessvibes]

My instructor said that, in order to tone and lose weight, the best machines are the rowing machine because it works every muscle in the body and its high-intensity. And, also the cross trainer set on high intensity. He said the treadmill is ok but it's better to run or walk outside because the way the machine works requires you to do less intensity. Basically it's easier to run on a treadmill than it is running outside

[miguelmenendez]

Treadmill is probably most versatile for the average ppl, elliptical or assault bike are probably better for use of full body and muscle retention and low impact for the joints like he said. Just move and be safe

[curlyhairdudeify]

I have tried ellipticals, stairs, and

Buy a stationary bicycle, and a rower.

Everything that I mentioned on my first sentence it's HARD on your knees.

[marzero]

For low impact and max calories and simple is elliptical