The elliptical machine is one of the most popular machines for getting a good cardio work out. Maybe it is because it is relatively easy to get one for your home or maybe it is because the elliptical is easier on your knees than other forms of cardio. Whatever the reason, if you're an elliptical fan (or even if you've never attempted it), try this simple routine:
01:00-05:00 Level 5, forward -- Warm up
05:00-10:00 Level 7, forward
10:00-15:00 Level 7, reverse
15:00-20:00 Level 8, forward
20:00-25:00 Level 8, reverse
25:00-30:00 Level 9, forward
30:00-45:00 Level 5, forward -- Cool Down
Make sure to keep your heart rate up, preferably up in the fat burning zone. If you don't have a heart rate monitor, most machines have sensors that read your heart rate (and charts that show you the zones).
Fit's Tip: If this is too hard or easy, adjust the levels accordingly. The key is to keep your heart rate up and to work harder as time progresses.
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This is a great guide. I love the elliptical because it is so much easier on my knees than running!
1The elliptical's my fwiend
2i love the elliptical but there are never free ones at my gym!
3The elliptical makes my knees hurt so much. I know its weird but its true. I wish I could do it because every girl I see on it has a great body and thats all they do. Plus Im not a runner in any sense
4Elliptical makes my feet fall asleep. I wish I could do it!
5i love it too!!!
6anyone has rutines to do on it?
i lurrrrrrrrrve the elliptical!!
7elliptical is my favorite..anything else makes my shins and knees hurt very bad.
8does the reverse mode work on a different group of muscles?
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