Elliptical machines are a great idea for workouts. They can have nearly the aerobic exercise of running, with no impact. They are particularly good for people with knee and joint issues, or people who are recovering from injuries who still want a heavy aerobic exercise session. These posts all deal with many of the types of elliptical machines out there: compact, folding, under the desk, recumbent, elliptical /bike hybrids, expensive, inexpensive and more. There are many options to choose from. These posts also extensively cover the benefits and drawbacks of the different styles of elliptical machine choices.
I come from a very competitive family, and when it comes to weight loss and looking good, I always end up last. I’ve tried crash diets and crazy, shaking-vibrating-heating machines… and yet and I’ve still fallen short of my modest weight loss goal. So when it came to choosing a new exercise machine, I considered … Read more
An elliptical machine is a great way to get a cardio workout without impact on the feet or joints, so it’s ideal for injury recovery and people prone to shock and stress problems. Because the feet never leave the pedals of the machine, and it takes the legs through a gentle, elliptical range of motion, … Read more
An elliptical machine is a fantastic way to increase endurance and tone the entire body. It’s a fantastic complement to a running regimen, whether you need to reduce impact during recovery, break a routine or plateau, or simply challenge your body in a new way. Including elliptical workouts in your endurance training benefits your whole … Read more
If you are an avid elliptical machine user, you may have wondered at one point or another how many strides on an elliptical machine equates to a mile. Many elliptical machines do not factor or display miles into your workout, only distance or the total number of strides you’ve made. If you have one of these machines … Read more
An elliptical machine is a great way to get a no-impact cardio workout, but adding intervals makes your routine more efficient, so you can get fit, lose weight, or built stamina in less time. Here are some great workouts for HIIT elliptical training. What is HIIT? HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. With HIIT, … Read more