Nadia used to run a lot, but her knees have been bothering her lately. She wants to purchase a piece of fitness equipment that will help her keep up her cardio endurance levels while not putting a lot of pressure on her knees and joints. What is the BEST purchase for Nadia to make?

Question

Nadia used to run a lot, but her knees have been bothering her lately. She wants to purchase a piece of fitness equipment that will help her keep up her cardio endurance levels while not putting a lot of pressure on her knees and joints. What is the BEST purchase for Nadia to make?
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Responses

an adjustable plate-loaded barbell
    an adjustable plate-loaded barbell

a nautilus machine
    a nautilus machine

a treadmill
    a treadmill

an elliptical trainer

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The best purchase for Nadia to make would be an elliptical trainer.

Elliptical trainers provide a low-impact workout, which is easier on the knees and joints compared to running on a treadmill. They allow for a good cardio workout while minimizing the risk of further knee pain.