just wondered which is better for slimming/toning up really.

always used treadmill but an old (well current as well but gets worse somethimes especially in winter) back injury is rearing its head again.
although im fine with weights running is becoming very uncomfortable (base of spine goes solid so feels like i have no cushioning)

now im going to see a specialist hopefully this weekend for sports massage and possible spine realignment (have had back checked out and they cant do much for it, just said carry on as i am)

now i was talking to a bloke at the gym and he said why dont i use the cross trainer. now iv always thought (without using them) they were a waste of time but after going on one for a few mins my legs (tops) were burning and i was sweating like a...well you know what.

what im wondering is, what is better? surely they both have up sides but is the cross trainer doing more for me (it certainly keeps the impact off my back)

 

I prefer the xtrainer to be honest as i feel i am getting more of a work out... dont know why that is considering i can last much longer on the xtrainer than i can on the treadmill

 

use both,dont run on the treadmill set it on random and power walk,this shouldnt hurt your back,if it does get a back support belt this will help

 

I bought a x-trainer from argos on special offer marked down from £130 ish to £60!
I got pretty unfit, so i started on the x trainer for a few weeks, then mixed it with going out for runs.

go for the x trainer mate imo.

 

the cross trainer is probably better for your back as your keeping a solid frame by holding the uprights. Also by holding them your giving your upper body more of a workout burning extra calories

 

I work for Pulse fitness and the x-trainer is better for an all round workout

 

i do fast walking on the treadmil and try up the intesity on the x trainer