Health and Fitness

If you've never used an elliptical trainer, they are probably the most popular exercise machine since the treadmill, and for good reason. Picture a cross between a treadmill, stair stepper and a cross country ski machine. It provides a full body workout since you use all the major muscle groups in your body simultaneously, however, you can also mix it up and use lower or upper body only with some models.

Perhaps one of the best aspects of elliptical machines which attract so many users is the completely impact free motion it provides. Unlike a treadmill, which was previously the most widely used fitness machine, ellipticals use a smooth "elliptical" motion and your feet are always connected to the pedals, similar to a bike. So essentially, it's like riding a bike while standing up with a straight back.

You don't have to worry about disturbing people in other rooms of your home in the case you have a home gym containing an elliptical. They are very quiet, depending on the quality of machine you buy.

Ellipticals range in price from the lower end $500 models, all the way up to $5,000+. Anything under $1,000 is likely not worth the money spent, and you'd be better off just waiting until you can afford at least a mid-tier machine from anywhere between $1,000 to $2,500 or so. You don't need the $3,000 and up range as they carry too many bells and whistles you likely won't even use or need. For intense, some models have iPod docks, radios, TVs, bookshelves - on and on. While these items are nice to have, the whole point of using a machine is to get a workout, and it's our belief that entertainment and working out should be done separately for maximum gains.

Have you ever seen a really ripped guy or extremely fit woman reading a book while working out?

The best way to ensure steady weight loss gains with an elliptical is to follow a few guidelines, such as being consistent and using it at least 3 to 4 times per week, journaling your workouts to ensure consistency, varying your elliptical workout routine to avoid the plateau effect, and be sure to enjoy yourself. After all, you're more likely to continue doing and be consistent with things you enjoy doing!

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