do you have somewhere where you can do bodyweight exercises? Unfortunately not somewhere close enough to give me ample time for a workout. The hour commute one way to work everyday doesn't help either. I really just want to shed a few pounds and by the sounds of things you're thinking adding weight...

Thanks for the response but what I have to work with are the machines at workplace so it's gonna have to be the elliptical/treadmill or nothing (please don't say nothing!)

Right now I just don't have the time for a gym so for now I'll have to work with what I've got.

I would like to lose a few pounds. I've freed up 45min to 1 hour a day for some much needed exercise after work. There are ellpitical machines and treadmills but I find the elliptical is better on back. I was wondering if anyone could give me any help on the most effective workout on an elliptical f...