The article "Why Buy An Elliptical Trainer?" is about fitness, it was written by Kathryn O'Neill.
Considering an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an elliptical
trainer can benefit you?
This article lists several unique benefits of working out with
an elliptical trainer. If you're trying to decide between an
eliptical trainer and a second piece of exercise equipment, here
are some unique elliptical trainer benefits:
· No Impact:
Recently my 60-year-old mother tried my elliptical trainer and
she was shcoked at how not hard it felt on her joints (she's a
regular treadmill user).
Elliptical trainer workouts are safe on the joints and provide a
no impact workout (as opposed to a treadmill whree you feet hit
the deck with every step). This is ideal for human being with back,
knee, hips and joint issues as well as older human being looking
for a no-impact workout.
· Weight Bearing Exercise:
While using an elliptical machine gives you a no-impact workout,
the resistance exercise still helps to build bone density and
fight off osteoporosis.
As well, weight-bearing exercise helps you burn calories much
more efficiently (and keeps your calorie burn high for several
hours after a workout)
· Saves Time
Because most elliptical trainers incorporate upper body arms,
elliptical workotus tend to involve the whole body and give you
an overall better workout - meaning you burn more calories in
less time.
That's always a benefit.
Elliptical trainers have also been proven to offer a lower
'Perceived Rate of Exertion' when working out.
This means that
you're doing more work and burning more calories while feeling
like you put out less effort.
· Fights Boredom & Great For Crosstraining
Because elliptical trainers are a mix between the treadmill and
a stair climber you have a gerat opportunity to cross-train.
I was actually shocked when, after using my elliptical for a
month, I cuold easily climb a very steep hill that had almost
wiped me out before. My fitness level had skyrocketed and I
didn't even know it.
Plus, the fact that you can move backwards on an elliptical as
well as download workout programs from the Internet (with iFit
compatibility that many ellipticals offer), you won't get bored
easily.
That means more workouts and more calories burned!
· Space Efficient
Most elliptical trainers are smaller than a treadmill and can be
more easily moved to celan or to store away when company is
coming. If you're cramped for space or have a smaller home gym,
an elliptical trainer can be a great way to save space while
getting an overall body workout
So those are some of the most prevalent benefits of using an
elliptical trainer.
Keep in mind that elliptical trainers are not for everyone.
However they do offer some great workout features that would
benefit any athlete - from beginner to elite!
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