Elliptical Trainer Exercise

The elliptical trainer machine has become one of the most popular fitness equipments and you see it in many fitness and home gyms. Using it, you can simulate walking and/or running on it. The elliptical machine allows you to train your entirely body: When you train on an elliptical machine you move your legs in an elliptical pattern while your arms move the machine’s handles forth and back.

Here you can learn how to perform the Elliptical Trainer Exercise:

1. Before starting, make a short warm up that will prevent your body from injuries during the exercise on the elliptical trainer.

2. Step onto the elliptical machine facing the console. Typically, if you don’t push the pedals, the machine wouldn’t become turned on.

Note: If it’s your first time for workout on an elliptical trainer you can also consult with your gym trainer. If you intend to train in home, you can also read the instructions that come with your elliptical trainer.

3. Turn on the elliptical trainer’s monitor and begin pedaling in a forward motion using your feet and pulling and pushing on the handles evenly.

4. Look at the monitor and follow its instructions such as selecting some of the programs or setting your own program.

5. During the exercise:

- It’s recommended to pedaling in a forward motion, because it simulate the real movements and it’s easier to balance.
- Try to stand upright and do not lean the handles for support.
- Do not lean backward or forward during the exercise.
- Try to look straight ahead.
- Do not grip the handles too tightly.
- If you want to decrease or increase the

resistance of the pedaling, you can hit the down and up arrows.

6. To stop your elliptical trainer exercise, first make sure that the machine has fully stopped and then step off it.