"The Elliptical Trainer"
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Your New Best Friend
The elliptical trainer is coming close to replacing the treadmill as one of the most popular pieces of health club equipment in the world.
To those that don't fall into the "gym rat" category, it may seem like an awkward and even scary piece of machinery.
In my years as a Personal Trainer and as a fitness manager, it wasn't unusual to find many people staring at the machine from afar, planning their slow approach.
However, after a simple introduction to the most important buttons and a couple revolutions just to get used to the feel, it often becomes a favorite machine that adds a little bit of cardiovascular exercise variety.
Physical Fitness Benefits
Injuries don't just happen to athletes.
Men, women, and even children have been experiencing aches, pains, joint issues, and acl tears at alarming rates.
For many of our walking wounded, the impact from running on a treadmill is just too much. To save those joints and help with the recovery process, many physical therapists and personal trainers are pointing their patients and clients in it's direction.
Here's why:
- With little to no impact, there is less wear and tear on the ankles, knees, hips, and lower back
- Resistance and intensity can be controlled and customized for the individual
- The unique range of motion can help combat postural and movement imbalances
- It can be fun to add a new machine to break away from "the same old routine"
Add It to Your Workout Routine
If you haven't tried one before, the manual settings are usually easy enough to figure out on your own.
However, just as with every other piece of machinery at your fitness center, you'll want to make sure you are using it correctly and effectively, and so you won't get hurt.
For a quick introduction, ask a Personal Trainer to show you ropes and teach you a little bit about the program settings on the equipment. Your heart will thank you!
See Also (Coming Soon)
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Precor Elliptical Trainer - My Personal Trainer School takes a look at this major manufacturer's version.
Proform Elliptical Trainer - A review of another major brand.
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