Elliptical vs. running?

Question

I'm conditioning to play softball in college. I recently got an elliptical, and was curious as to if I would get the same conditioning effects by using the elliptical instead of running. I get quite the workout on it, and i'm always tired after i use it, but I'm just not sure if it does the same as running.

Answer 1

It works out more of your body, so it might be good, but not what all of the muscle groups that you are looking for if you just run. I think that because of your arms, you gain support. Therefore less of a workout. (than standing and running, nothing to hold on to)