How to Use Elliptical Trainers

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Are you wondering how to use elliptical trainers? It is actually not too difficult to learn how to use elliptical trainers. People of all ages and abilities and degrees of athletic ability can use easily learn how to use elliptical trainers.

Here are some tips to make sure that you learn how to use elliptical trainers effectively:

• Before getting onto the machine, be sure to familiarize yourself with it. Make sure it is turned on and that you understand the different programs and how to check the calories that you have burned or the distance that you have gone, etc.
• Adjust the elliptical machine so that it fits you. Some have adjustable “pedals” or handles.
• Carefully step onto the machine.
• Set the elliptical trainer up on whatever program that you want.
• If your elliptical trainer has a heart monitor function, be sure that you have your heart monitor on and fastened correctly. Following your heart monitor can ensure that you get the best and safest workout possible.
• Start out slowly to warm up.
• After you have warmed up, it is a good idea to stretch.
• When on the elliptical machine, make sure that you stand upright – do not lean forward.
• Look ahead of you, not at your feet.
• Square your shoulders and keep your chin up.
• If you are using the handles on your elliptical machine, make sure that you are not gripping them too tightly.
• You can move the pedals forward and backward – switching it up can strengthen different muscles.
• Of course, moving the pedals backwards can put some strain on your knees, so be careful.
• If at any point during your workout you start to feel faint or feel pain, slow down or stop completely.
• Before stepping off of the elliptical, make sure that it has fully stopped.

If you still have questions about how to use elliptical trainers, it is a good idea to speak with a trainer at your gym. And if you do not belong to a gym and you are looking to buy an elliptical machine, make sure you fully understand how to use elliptical trainers before buying one – ask the sales rep. He or she should also be able to help familiarize you with all of the different settings, like: distance goal, speed level, calories burned, resistance level, incline, exercise time, etc.

Most importantly, make sure that you have fun when learning how to use elliptical trainers!

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