"Elliptical trainer (also sometimes called a cross-trainer) is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. For this reason, people with some injuries are able to use a cross-trainer to stay fit, as the low impact affects them little.
Elliptical trainers offer a non-impact cardiovascular workout that can vary from light to high intensity based on the resistance preference set by the user."
As mentioned elliptical machine is normally an indoor based machine that is intended for people who just wanted to have their regular excercise and not focused on body building. As to what I know, this kind of machine is normally an alternative option to treadmills.
Ellitical machines was invented for the purpose of cardiovascular workout. This is definitely a good exercise machine for all people from kids to the elderly. For body builders, they use this to warm up their body before weight lifting. This is quite a good exercise to regenerate the a persons strength especially if they use this every day..
More over, this is also recommended for people doing weight loss workouts. For just a few minutes, you will instantly feel the huge amount of fats being burned into liquid substance.
I suggest that you try this kind of machine because it will help you get fit or fitter thus extending your life span as well.
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