How to Use an Elliptical Machine Effectively
The elliptical machine can and should be one of your best friends at the gym.
I usually start all of my workouts with a quick warm up on the elliptical trainer, and then usually use it for a cool down after i’m done as well.
There are so many benefits to using an elliptical trainer instead of or in conjunction with a treadmill or stair climber.
- Elliptical machines put less stress on your joints.
- The elliptical targets different muscles than running, cycling, and stair climbing.
- An elliptical forces us to have a longer stride. This could result in an increased running speed.
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If we want an effective elliptical workout, we need to remember a few things.
- Stand up straight. Good posture is essential in any workout.
- Keep your heels down!
- Enter your information into the machine. This will give you a more accurate calorie count. We should be aiming on burning 100 kcal every 10 minutes.
- Hike up the resistance, not the incline.
- Switch up directions to work different muscles.
How long do you usually spend on the elliptical? Is it your go-to cardio machine? Leave a comment!
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It’s definitely one of the machines in my cardio routines 🙂
That’s great! It’s my go-to machine.
“Switch up directions to work different muscles.”
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Out of curiosity which way do you prefer to go the most, and why?
I like going forward the most because it seems most natural. 🙂
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I used to only do the elliptical for an hour 3 or 4 days a week. But now I’m all about the running and only do the elliptical once a week higher intensity for about 40 minutes
Do you feel like the elliptical increases your running stride?
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I workout in the elliptical trainer atleast 2 times a week
I start at resistance 6 after a minute of easy striding. It goes on for 5 minutes and then I shift to level 10.
After 5 minutes at level 10, incuding 2 minutes of back pedalling ( forgive the expression- no puns) I move to 12 foe another 5 minutes.
tjen come down to 10 foe .another 3 minutes.
go up to 12 for 1 minute and then go down to 10 and then 8 and then 6 till I reach 25 minutes.
The problem is that I cannot go beyond 65 to 70 SPM. And when I do the longer stretch of 13 I sometimes come down to 55 SPM.
I woild love to hear your opinion and suggestions regarding my routine.
I alternate my routine with yoga and not doing anything, so we are talking 3 or 4 days of solid and moderate activity a week.
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