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Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Don't Resist the Elliptical

Mon, 04/21/2008 - 2:30am by FitSugar
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The elliptical is a great way to get in a quick cardio workout that is easy on your joints. This little routine stresses resistance rather than incline so if you're using an elliptical that enables you to adjust the incline/ramp, just keep it at a moderate level during the entire workout.


Time Resistance Speed RPE
00:00-05:00 3 Slow 2-3
05:00-07:30 5 Medium 4-5
07:30-10:00 5 Fast 6-7
10:00-12:30 7 Medium 6-7
12:30-15:00 7 Fast 8-9
15:00-17:30 9 Medium 6-7
17:30-20:00 9 Fast 8-9
20:00-25:00 10 Fast 8-9
25:00-30:00 3 Slow 2-3

Fit's Tip: If it seems too easy or too hard, pay attention to your RPE and adjust the resistance from there.

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  • yadiet's picture
    yadiet
    1

    what does RPE stand for??? The elliptical is great machine to get your heart rate up. I usually do 35 minutes on the treadmill and another 25 in the elliptical.

    37 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • yadiet's picture
    yadiet
    2

    what does RPE stand for??? The elliptical is great machine to get your heart rate up. I usually do 35 minutes on the treadmill and another 25 in the elliptical.

    37 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Kimpossible's picture
    Kimpossible
    3

    RPE is Rate of Perceived Exertion. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. You can read about it at the CDC website (Center for Disease Control) cdc (.) gov then look up physical activity for everyone - or you can probably just search google on RPE.

    37 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • kiddylnd's picture
    kiddylnd
    4

    I think Fit also has some info on it if you do a search. I have a baby elliptical at home. I do intervals on it all the time. I find I get the best results that way.

    37 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • emalove's picture
    emalove
    6

    The elliptical is my favorite piece of exercise equipment...love it. I need to get myself one for my home, been meaning to for awhile now.

    37 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • JaimeLeah526's picture
    JaimeLeah526
    8

    I love the elliptical. It's the best and it really seems to work me out the best. I need one for my house.

    37 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment

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