While treadmills are still #1 piece of home exercise equipment, elliptical trainers are quickly catching up. This leaves many people wondering 'Should I buy an elliptical trainer or a treadmill?'

While there are definite differences between two, it really boils down to you - buyer. This article will lay out benefits of both treadmill and elliptical so you can make an informed decision and choose best machine for you.

Treadmill Benefits:

· Great for runners, walkers and joggers:

The treadmill is still machine of choice for those who prefer running, jogging or even walking.

It's obviously a smarter choice for dedicated runner/jogger than an elliptical trainer. Plus it can help you train even in winter months when you don't want to run outside.

· Anyone can use it:

Walking is a simple form of exercise that anyone can do - from beginner to seasoned athlete. It doesn't take much coordination.

You don't have to be supercoordinated to figure out how to use a treadmill whereas elliptical trainers can sometimes be a little tricky to use – especially for beginners.

· Provides workout variety:

A treadmill also provides workout variety of a different kind than elliptical trainer. A treadmill allows you to walk, run, jog, walk uphill, do intervals and programs. You can even build in upper body handweights to work your arms, back and shoulders.

Elliptical Trainer Benefits:

· Lower impact on your joints than a treadmill:

This is because when your not working out for two weeks your body will still grow for a period up to a week. But your probably still asking yourself how is this possible. Well think of it as this you've been working out for 8 to 12 weeks straight with maybe one or two days off in a week.

But guess what this is still not enough time for whole body to grow. Because for that first week your body is still healing itself and catching up to working out you've done, so by taking this break you reduce risk of overtraining.