An elliptical machine is a type of equipment that is used for the purpose of exercising which combines an exercise bike, a treadmill, and the movements of a stair climber all into one exercise machine. The primary of this type of fitness trainer are the stride length, the resistance system, and the drive system. There are many benefits and therefore reasons to use an elliptical machine.

Probably the most important reasons to use this type of fitness trainer are that they are very low impact. This type of exerciser combines the benefits and movements of cycling, cross country skiing, and hiking. When you use this type of exerciser, your legs move in a circular motion that is elongated. When you use this type of trainer, the movement will feel fluid if it is of good quality. This is the reason why this type of exerciser provides a no impact workout that is safe for the joints. Other types of exercise equipment, such as the treadmill, cause you feet to impact with each step. This type of trainer is perfect for older people who want a no impact workout or for people who have joint, hip, knee, and back problems.

This resistance of type of trainer will help to fight off osteoporosis and help you to build better bone density, while providing you with a workout that has no impact. This type of fitness trainer will help to build and strengthen your lower legs because it uses all of the muscles of your lower legs. When you use this exerciser and move forward, you’ll be working your gluteal muscles and quadriceps. There are some types of these exercisers that are available with handles that you can move back and forth to get an upper body workout as well. Therefore a person can get a cardiovascular workout as well as a full body workout all on the same fitness trainer.

This type of fitness trainer has also been shown to allow you to feel like you are putting out less effort while you are actually burning more calories. While you will feel as if you are simply coasting along you will actually be burning mare calories than if you were exercising on an exercise bike or a treadmill. Since this type of fitness machine is a combination of a stair climber and a stair climber they provide you with a great cross training ability.

These elliptical machines are easily stored away or moved for company because they are smaller than a treadmill. They are a great way to save space especially if you have a small home gym or no gym at all because they can be setup in your bedroom. And will provide you with a workout for your overall body.