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Pros and Cons of the Elliptical
Since running is one of my favorite forms of cardio, I'm a big fan of the treadmill when I can't get outside for a run. I'm also big into the elliptical, and by the looks of my gym, it appears tons of other people are too. While it's a popular piece of gym equipment for so many reasons, there are also some disadvantages to using one.
Which Do You Prefer: Treadmill or Elliptical?
As the weather changes and the days shorten, I do a bit more cardio inside on a machine. Sometimes I prefer the treadmill if I want to work on my speed, and sometimes I want to use the elliptical to give my knees a break and work my upper body more. What about you?
Get the Most Out of Your Elliptical Workout
Elliptical trainers are a gym favorite. Not only is this cardio machine joint friendly, but it is also super versatile. You can go forward and backward, work your arms and legs, or focus on your core.
Print It: FitSugar Elliptical Workouts
If you love the elliptical, but need to freshen up your workout, you should try one of my four favorite elliptical workouts. I put them all on one printable page for your convenience. Just print this PDF, take it to the gym, and follow the workout of your choice.
Get It Up, Your Heart Rate, That Is: Elliptical Incline Booty Workout
Due to a slow going construction project, my husband's elliptical is living with some neighbors. They love it, but we miss it. At the gym recently, looking to work my backside while getting my heart rate up, I did this elliptical workout and played with the incline.
Gym Time: Elliptical Tips
Elliptical trainers are a gym favorite. Not only is this cardio machine joint friendly, but it is also super versatile. You can go forward and backward, work your arms and legs, or focus on your core.
Fit Tip: Get More Out of the Elliptical
The elliptical is awesome in so many ways, but it's also easy to cheat on this joint-friendly machine. Avoiding the handles at different points of your workout will engage your core, but when the hands go, form often follows. Get more out of your elliptical workout with this simple trick.
You Asked: You're Supposed to Hold the Handles, Right?
In a recent post about how cheating on your workouts could mean you are cheating on your health, I used holding onto the handles while on a cardio machine as an example of cheating. One user didn't understand, so I wanted to clarify.
"I hold onto the elliptical handles .
Which Do You Prefer: Treadmill or Elliptical?
When I hit the gym, both the treadmill and the elliptical are my go-to machines. Sometimes I prefer the treadmill if I want to work on my speed, and sometimes I want to use the elliptical to give my knees a break and work my upper body more.
Lately I've been loving the treadmill more, though, since it's more like running outside.
Get It Up, Your Heart Rate, That Is: Busy Body Elliptical Workout
The elliptical is an endlessly versatile piece of cardio equipment. To keep myself occupied on this joint-friendly machine, I like to stay busy. The anticipation of changing direction, speed, and resistance makes this 40-minute workout fly by.
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