Using ellipticals is a great way to add to or improve your crosstraining workout. Best of all, ellipticals add variety and may keep you motivated if you are bored with your current fitness routine. Elliptical machines are a new kind of fitness exerciser that is rapidly appearing in health clubs around the country. They are also available for residential use and are replacing treadmills, cross country ski machines, rowing machines and steppers in many homes. They offer a total body workout and a full cardiovascular workout in twenty to thirty minutes with no impact.
Elliptical machines deliver various combinations of workouts.
Most models simulate walking, stepping, cycling and skiing using an elliptical motion with low or no impact. Not all machines are cross trainers, and not all offer a full-body workout. While manufacturers may claim that ellipticals can replace other machines, fitness experts recommend ellipticals as an addition to your existing program. Elliptical machines are ideal for people who want a low impact indoor exercise, who want to vary their program, who are getting bored with their usual routine, who want a cardiovascular and full-body workout simultaneously, and who want to lots of calories in the shortest amount of time. Manufacturers claim that you can burn up to 720 calories or more per hour when using their elliptical machines.