Originally Posted by Pleasurepays

i agree... the eliptical burns less calories.. and its not possible to definatively say one burns more than the other since incline and resistance vary. when i haven't worked out for a long time and need to lose weight (like right now for example) - i always start on the eliptical because its easier.

definately better for the knees though. its irrelevant what a sales brochure says. you are not talking about some major difference in calories burned in comparing one to the other, as it depends entirely on you and your effort.

do it for your knees and joints.