Elliptical machines are absolutely one of the best pieces of cardio equipment to be developed and introduced to the world and for many reasons…
I personally love elliptical machines because of the highly effective workouts that I get in the shortest period of time.
This is made possible due to having to use my entire body to perform the movement, and the more muscles you use, the more calories you burn, and the more calories you burn, the more weight you lose…
And the elliptical machine makes all of this possible!
When elliptical machines were first introduced to the world, they weren’t available for home use, but fast forward years later you can now find them in many home gyms.
As a matter of fact, back in 2005 it was estimated that users and buyers reached somewhere around 2.8 million and to this day continues to grow in popularity.
Why are elliptical machines so popular? What do users get from them? There are many benefits that can be enjoyed by using an elliptical machine.
Benefit 1
Elliptical machines are proven to provide workouts that are great for your cardiovascular system.
This is because of the many movements that can be made using the machine. All the muscles of your body are working which is good for maximizing the cardio impact in your body.
Many people would like to maintain a healthy body or even lose weight the easier way. However, they would not like to risk the benefits they can get by doing exercises that can be potentially dangerous. With elliptical machines, you are able to do exercises the easy way without sacrificing the amount of weight you would lose.
Many manufacturers have developed elliptical machines and incorporated high technology into them. Many were designed to provide natural motion of the body when using the machine. They may be priced higher than other aerobic products but you can be assured that the physical benefits you would like to get will far outweigh the price.
Benefit 2
Elliptical machines are able to help preserve your bone density. Research has shown that bone density plays a major part in your health. Exercise is a great way to keep your bones healthy especially in combination with a balanced nutrient-rich diet.
The exercises needed to maintain a healthy bone density include running, aerobics, resistance training (i.e. weight lifting) and other various exercises where you are on your feet. However, these activities may cause jarred bones, which is very dangerous especially as you get older.
The elliptical trainer is the perfect machine that can help you to maintain a healthy bone density. The reason this is possible is because the elliptical machine allow you to stand on its platform where you bear your own body weight without jarring your joints.
Benefit 3
Stepping up and down the platforms causes pedaling with an oval movement. This is very similar to the movement done when walking or running. This only means that the elliptical machine is able to provide the same benefits people can get with these exercises. Plus, they do not experience harmful stress that can impact the bones and muscles.
Safety is ensured with elliptical machines. Using the machine will allow you to perform exercises in a smooth and flowing manner. This minimizes the risk of being injured when performing workouts. The muscles are safe since the pressure is evenly distributed on all the muscles of your body. This will prevent you from stressing and harming a certain muscle group.
Benefit 4
You can choose from a wide variety of elliptical machines that are now sold in the marketplace. The beautiful thing is the fact that elliptical trainers come in many different forms, prices, and most incorporate the highest technology there is in aerobic products. People may still opt to buy the more traditional elliptical machines, which continue to be bestsellers.
Elliptical machines will continue to be developed to provide smoother rides and optimum workouts for its users. These machines will continue to grow in popularity since they appeal to almost all users due to their effectiveness and safety. Anyone who uses the machine can be assured of a total body workout and at the same time will allow the burning of fat and calories.
Elliptical machines get my number one vote for being one of the best pieces of exercise equipment to ever be created!