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The elliptical trainers tread motion is similar to that of a stair climber machine but instead of stepping up and down the elliptical trainer steps in an elliptical motion. This elliptical motion produces less impact on the knee and hip joints. This low impact feature is one of the main benefits of the trainer.
Most versions of elliptical trainers have movable handles that let you exercise the upper body. This gives you a full body workout option. Because you exercise in an upright, weight bearing position with an elliptical trainer, you build up your leg muscles.
One of the benefits of using elliptical trainers is the amount of calories burned while working out. Because the feet never leave the foot pedals, the joints aren’t subject to impact. A running exercise with an elliptical trainer is comparable to jogging as far as the amount of calories burned, but without the jarring of the body joints. Elderly people and those with joint injuries will be greatly benefited by an elliptical trainer because of the very low impact on the body.
Another benefit of elliptical trainer is the chance to work out the whole body. As the upper body is getting worked out by moving the handle bars, the lower body is being exercised by the elliptical motion of the pedal. This will have the effect of toning flabby thighs and arms.
Because the whole body is being worked out, the heart rate is increased thus higher metabolism is achieved. The elliptical trainer is programmed with different levels of training so that the user can choose the best work out routine – be it moderately easy or very intense. The elliptical trainer is safer to use because if the user stops, the elliptical motion stops too, thus eliminating the threat of a fall. This is not true with a tread mill.