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The Advantages of the Elliptical Training Machine
An elliptical training machine or cross trainer is a piece of exercise equipment used to simulate the actions of stair climbing, running or walking, but with less impact on the joints, than the real thing, as the feet never leave the pedals. For this reason, people with some injuries are able to use an elliptical machine to stay fit, when they would not be able to manage any other form of exercise. These machines are now the most popular piece of equipment in the gym, having taken over from the treadmill.
Elliptical trainers offer a low-impact cardiovascular workout that can vary from light to high intensity based on the resistance preference set by the user. Elliptical machines work many, muscle groups and as the stress on the joints is minimal, there is little risk of overusing a certain muscle group.
Elliptical machines therefore allow you to burn a similar number of calories as jogging, but without the risk of injury to the knees and ankles. When using these machines, the heart rate is raised a lot quicker than on most other apparatus, which leads to a more effective cardiovascular workout, reducing your long-term likelihood of a heart attack or stroke. If desired because of it’s low impact, smooth motion, ellipticals users are able to endure longer workouts, thus increasing the number of calories burned per workout.
As these machines works so many different muscle groups at once, you will be able to get a thorough workout in as little as 20 minutes. Thereby eliminating one of the number one excuses for not doing exercise – “ I haven’t got the time.”
The risk of back injury is also greatly reduced or eliminated since the user is put in a natural upright position in order to correctly operate an elliptical trainer. This is in contrast to machines like rowers that can strain that back if the user is not careful.
As these machines can be used by everyone, from elderly people to top athletes they are very good investments and if you are looking to buy only one type of exercise machine then this one should be top of your list. You can be confident that it will be used by all the family and due to the variable resistances incorporated into the machine, will not be outgrown.
As with any piece of exercise equipment we recommend you consult a local fitness professional to help you decide which machine is best for you.
About the Author
Gavin Brodie is a fitness and nutrition coach and writer. For more information on a fitter healthier life see http://health-and-fitness-it-is.com
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