elliptical workout

I have said it before and no doubt I will say it again: If pressed for time, don't skip the gym altogether — just shorten your workout.
When you're pressed for time, use this quick elliptical workout I created. It's only 22 minutes long including warm up and cool down, and features really short and effective intervals. Using quick intervals makes the workout intense and is great for burning calories. Remember to work honestly within your rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and work between easy (1-3), medium (4-7), and hard (8-10) amounts of exertion.

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The elliptical is a great way to get in a quick cardio workout that is easy on your joints. It is a versatile machine too and you can reverse directions with ease. When I work out on an elliptical, I like to challenge my core by avoiding the handles. This little routine is no exception and only has you pushing the handles for a couple of intense sprints. This half hour workout is fun and will definitely help you get your heart rate up.

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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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Sometimes, you feel like a treadmill run. You get to the gym and all the treadmills are full. While that is a big bummer, there are some creative ways to work around this situation. Instead of throwing in the towel and heading straight for the sauna, try this elliptical routine instead. To make the elliptical feel like running, try not to use your hands at all and just let your arms pump like they would when you're running. This is a great workout for your core, and it might help you work on evening out your stride. Also, to mimic running as much as possible, going in reverse is saved for the cool down at the end.

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A lot of us use the Elliptical machine for major calorie burning results because it can work your arms and legs. But, don't always hold on. Letting go of the handles will allow you to work your core as you try and stay balanced. Try and go fast during this routine and only hold on to the moving handles when you are supposed to be at a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of five or greater — or the harder parts of the workout. If your elliptical has an adjustable incline, keep it at 8 through the entire workout.

00:00-05:00 Level 2, RPE 1 (warm up)
05:00-10:00 Level 8, RPE 6
10:00-15:00 Level 5, RPE 3-4
15:00-20:00 Level 9, RPE 7
20:00-25:00 Level 5, RPE 3-4
25:00-30:00 Level 10, RPE 8
30:00-35:00 Level 5, RPE 3-4
35:00-40:00 Level 2, RPE 1 (cool down)

Keep reading for a less advanced version.