| Considering an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an | | | | While using an elliptical machine gives you a no-impact |
| elliptical trainer can benefit you? | | | | workout, the resistance exercise still helps to build |
| If you're trying to decide between an elliptical trainer | | | | bone density and fight off osteoporosis. |
| and another piece of exercise equipment, here are | | | | As well, weight bearing exercise helps you burn |
| the top 5 unique elliptical trainer benefits to help you | | | | calories much more efficiently (and keeps your calorie |
| decide: | | | | burn high for several hours after a workout) |
| · No Impact: | | | | · Saves Time |
| Recently my 60-year-old mother tried my elliptical | | | | Because most elliptical trainers incorporate upper |
| trainer and she was shocked at how easy it felt on | | | | body arms, elliptical workouts tend to involve the |
| her joints (she's a regular treadmill user). | | | | whole body and give you an overall better workout - |
| Elliptical trainer workouts are safe on the joints and | | | | meaning you burn more calories in less time. That's |
| provide a no impact workout (as opposed to a | | | | always a benefit. |
| treadmill where you feet hit the deck with every | | | | Elliptical trainers have also been proven to offer a |
| step). This is ideal for people with back, knee, hips | | | | lower 'Perceived Rate of Exertion' when working out. |
| and joint problems as well as older people looking for | | | | This means that you're doing more work and burning |
| a no-impact workout. | | | | more calories while feeling like you put out less |
| · Weight-Bearing Exercise: | | | | effort. |