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Elliptical Machines
What is the Difference Between an Elliptical Trainer and Cross Trainer?
For many gym users, exercise machines are the preferred way to get in a workout. For others, the strange machines only represent confusion and complexity. But the fact is that exercise machines can be a great way to do a solo work out without the fear of accident or injury. There’s a wide variety of […]
What is the Best Low Impact Cardio Machine?
You’ve probably heard of the benefits of low impact exercises. Especially if you suffer from bone or joint problems, weight issues or are simply getting up there in age. But just because an exercise is low impact doesn’t mean that it can’t be challenging. There are several exercise machines on the market that will preserve […]
Are Elliptical Machines Accurate for Distance?
Compared with treadmills and stationary bikes, elliptical machines are relative newcomers on the gym workout scene. Marketed as a low impact way to get in an aerobic workout, ellipticals quickly became popular with early adopting joggers, bicyclists, and skiers. Not only do they work the lower body, but they give the upper body something to […]
What’s the Best Elliptical Machine for Home Use?
For those deciding on an elliptical machine to use at home, a quick look online may leave you feeling overwhelmed with choice. Elliptical machines have been around long enough that there’s a wide range of brands, models, prices and styles. When trying to decide what’s the best elliptical machine for home use there are a […]
Can an Elliptical Machine Help You Lose Weight?
With the new year, many people have once again vowed to get healthier and lose some weight. There are many ways to do this, and we often get asked, “Can an elliptical machine help you lose weight?” The fact is, it can! However, the amount of weight you lose will really depend on how you […]
Does an Elliptical Trainer Help With Running?
Elliptical trainers are stationary exercise machines that mimic the motion used by runners, cross-country skiers, and stair climbers. They typically have adjustable resistance levels and may have an option to increase the incline to simulate the act of running or skiing uphill. Many elliptical trainers have handles that move back and forth to mimic the […]
Should You Use an Elliptical Trainer?
An elliptical machine is an immobile exercise machine. This piece of equipment is used for replicating motions similar to that of climbing stairs, walking or running. Many individuals choose this machine because it is ideal for cardio and encourages a complete body workout. Also, it offers a form of exercise that limits pressure on the […]
Is the Elliptical Good for Cardio?
Elliptical machines often get a bad reputation for being an easy workout as they are touted as being low impact and joint friendly. The truth is that not only is the elliptical good for cardio workouts, it can also work your entire body. It is estimated that a user can burn up to 800 calories […]
What is the Difference Between a Cross Trainer and an Elliptical Trainer?
Cross trainers and elliptical trainers are often referred to as elliptical machines and it is true, they both are. The difference is that a cross trainer is simply just a type of elliptical that has some other features that a standard model does not include. In the article below, we will look at the difference […]
Which Elliptical Trainers Come with Inline Capability?
Elliptical machines offer challenging, full body workouts that can be customized to different levels of difficulty by adjusting the resistance and incline levels. These both increase the intensity of your workout, but in different ways. While most elliptical machines have changeable resistance settings, not all come with incline capability. Machines that have incline capability are […]
