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Treadmill ranked best cardio machine for fat loss by physiotherapist
A doctor who helps people with exercise made a list of machines people can use to lose weight.
She put the machines in order from worst to best.
The air bike was at the bottom because it is very hard and better for short, fast workouts.
The rowing machine came next because using it the wrong way can hurt your back.
The stationary bike is good for beginners because it is easy on the body.
The elliptical is nice because it is gentle on the knees and can use your arms too.
The best machine on her list was the treadmill, especially for brisk walking or walking uphill.
That is because walking is natural, easy to control and you can keep doing it for a long time.
The doctor said the best machine is the one you will keep using safely and regularly.
She also said you should eat well, do strength training, and not trust the calorie numbers shown on the machines.
Dr Reena Javkar, Consultant Physiotherapist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, ranked five cardio machines from worst to best for fat loss.
The treadmill, especially brisk or incline walking, took the top spot because walking is functional, easy to control and can be sustained for longer periods.
The assault/air bike ranked last as it is demanding and better suited to interval-based conditioning than long-duration cardio.
The rowing machine, stationary bike and elliptical ranked fourth, third and second, with cautions about technique, lower-body focus and joint impact respectively.
Experts said there is no single best machine; consistency, safety and appropriate intensity, combined with nutrition and resistance training, matter most, and machine calorie displays are only estimates.
- Who
- Dr Reena Javkar, Consultant Physiotherapist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, with fitness coach Utsav Agrawal of FITTR.
- What
- A ranking of five cardio machines for fat loss, with the treadmill first and the assault/air bike last.
- Where
- Mumbai, where the experts are based.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Why
- To help people choose cardio machines that are effective for fat loss while being safe, sustainable and suited to individual fitness levels.
Key facts
- Top-ranked machine
- Treadmill (brisk or incline walking)
- Lowest-ranked machine
- Assault/air bike
- Full ranking (best to worst)
- Treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, rowing machine, assault/air bike
- Lead expert
- Dr Reena Javkar, Consultant Physiotherapist
- Affiliation
- Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
- Other expert
- Utsav Agrawal, fitness coach at FITTR
- Key advice
- Combine cardio with proper nutrition and resistance training
- Calorie displays
- Machine calorie numbers are estimates; focus on consistent activity
Quotes
Dr. Reena Javkar
Consultant Physiotherapist, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
“Poor technique, particularly when fatigue sets in, can place unnecessary stress on the lower back. I would recommend learning the correct technique before increasing duration or intensity,”
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“My first choice for most people would be the treadmill because walking is functional, easy to control and can be sustained for longer periods,”
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