What Makes Elliptical Machines Different?
In many gyms, elliptical machines are the most piece of equipment. Even though there are skeptics who right off ellipticals as “fads”, they are actually popular because they are superior to the competition. These are the three key ways in which elliptical machines crush the competition:
They work the entire body. The newer elliptical machines exercise the muscles of the lower and upper body simultaneously, for an unparalleled full-body workout. This not only helps build healthy muscle mass throughout the entire body, but it also promotes coordination (because the arms and legs are moving simultaneously) and better balance. And, because the arms and the legs are sharing the work, elliptical machines also help correct the muscle imbalances that are common with our modern, sedentary lives.
They build true cardiovascular endurance. Most exercise machines work primarily the lower body. This can result in uneven training and a “false” sense of cardiovascular endurance, because the upper body is relatively weak and under-trained, when compared to the legs. Elliptical machines solve this problem by distributing the resistance between the upper and lower body, which results in a truly optimal cardiovascular workout-and true muscular endurance throughout the entire body.
They’re easier on the joints. The oval motion of elliptical machines is unique, in that it most closely replicates the full natural motion of our knee and hip joints. This “elliptical” pattern of movement practically eliminates the impact stress associated with activities such as walking and running, while providing the weight-bearing exercise that is necessary to build healthy joints and bones.
Elliptical Machines are easy on the mind. Many machines make it hard to focus on other activities while completing your workout. For example: with a treadmill, reading a book feels next to impossible, and watching TV feels dangerous because of risk of falling. With an elliptical, you could read a book, listen to music, or watch TV, all while feeling safe from sudden harmful situations. These are just some of the things that make elliptical machines superior to the competition.
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