The elliptical trainer is a machine that allows exercises all the muscles of the body in a smooth manner and without the person make a great effort. The elliptical bike is a good alternative to the classic bike.

Description

The elliptical trainer is made up of two large pedals. These pedals are connected to two handles that come to shoulder height. The pedals are designed to perform (noncircular as in the case of classical bicycles) elliptical motions. The handles are designed to move forward and backward.

Advantages

The elliptical trainer gathers in one motion the effects of various physical activities such as walking, rowing, riding the bike or exercise stepper.

Exercising with the elliptical allows:

• A great waste of energy
• Strengthen the cardiovascular system.
• A mild exercise
• In addition, this machine is easy to use.
• It is suitable for people starting out with an exercise routine.
• It allows exercise the muscles without injury or pain in the joints.

What muscles are exercised?

The elliptical trainer can exercise and tone muscles following:

• The thighs
• Buttocks
• Calves
• Arms
• Shoulders
• Pectorals

The elliptical trainer forces the person to keep your back straight. This machine can strengthen the waist and oblique muscles.

However, you can perform exercises with elliptical trainer in a gym.

Attention! Using the elliptical bike can cause some long-term physical risks because the exercises require a great deal of lower back which can cause severe pain.