Elliptical Workout Tips & Tricks | Fitness How To

Elliptical trainers are a gym favorite. Not only is this cardio machine joint friendly, but it is also super versatile. You can go forward and backward, work your arms and legs, or focus on your core. Here are some tips to get the most out of this machine for your next elliptical workout.

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[yayabrazie]

That was the fastest two minutes ever! I love the positive energy from her! So motivational :)

[UnknownDenizen]

I recently started going to the gym, and my go to machine is the Elliptical. Trying to work myself into the whole working out routine. I usually just get in the machine and go. Glad I saw the core workout. Gonna give it a try. Thanks!

[musicfandad]

The only cardio machine I use. I enjoy the workout and can feel it each time I give it a go.

[homerthompson]

Another tip that really makes the elliptical a lot more effective. When you push down on the pedals, instead of standing tall and using the momentum of the elliptical to carry yourself to the next stride, instead pull your butt down and back a little, kind of like you're sitting down, then pedal. Make sure the strides are smooth. Don't make a stride, let the momentum carry you, and pedal with the other foot at the very last second so that you're just keeping the momentum going. Make sure to pedal at the very beginning of the stride. It's like 35 percent more effective and will burn your quads quick.

[shoponline]

I like the elliptical along with the stairmaster much better than a treadmill

[axj]

I can never tell if someone is going forward or backward on these things

[stltube]

why is there a Wendy's fast-food commercial before the video lmao so hilarious!

[margaretbatson]

I'm going to workout on my elliptical. This too is always a great workout to loose weight it tones arms and legs while you burn fat as well. This is a great whole body workout along with the treadmill.🙂👍👍

[MrZepamos]

I just got an elliptical and this was very helpful! Thanks!!

[GoodHealthIsGoodLife]

Im glad you suggested to her to go hands-free. I think that makes it a true lower body workout. Much harder on the lower body than when resting the hands or pushing with the arms.

Its embarressing maybe to be watched going hands free but...boy its the real deal!

[ChazWinter]

Thanks. I've been afraid to go to the elliptical machines and make a fool of myself, and the wait is so long for treadmills at my gym.

[Marma]

I've just bought an elliptical for my birthday! This is going to be fun :)

[ind.p]

i ussually get 20 minutes a day on that machine at home... 😁 it makes me sweat a much better than any cardio machine and less or non possible injury 👍

[farmlife]

Soooo glad i bought this its so fun and smooth lots calories burning. Turn on a movie and gooo

[Rodalye]

Yes! Thank you for this! I rarely use this machine, now I can't wait to give it a go!

[dbedazzling]

Love the eliptical. Did both excercise today

[jkaddiction]

This is so helpful! I hope you guys can do more demo videos like this for other common equipments at the gym. I'd love to know what we can do with cable system!

[Getmadinc.]

I always felt like the elliptical was for people that didn't want to run or were too fat to, now that I had gotten fat and back to skinny I totally understand how much more effective the elliptical is than a treadmill, something about it just melts fat especially when you're doing what most people don't and include diet

[ajitthorat]

It was my first Day in gym today Trainer told me to do thus I was like😍😍😍😀😀😀

[garyfarm]

Great overview video and straight to the point !