Treadmill Versus Elliptical Trainer for Energy Expenditure

Which is more efficient for overall health and weight-loss? A University of Nebraska study showed that energy expenditure was similar during treadmill and elliptical trainer at the same intensity. The net-net is that it does not matter what type of exercise you do as long as the intensity is the same. You can measure exercise intensity by the rate of exertion scale of 1-10. One being very light exercise being able to carry on a conversation easily and 10 being very high, unable to talk. Also, you can purchase a heart rate monitor.