An elliptical trainer workout is scoffed at by many fitness buffs, but the unofficial "ski machine" really can provide a great, low-impact workout if used properly.
Looking for an elliptical trainer workout? Here is a great one to get you started, so check it out, then go try it out now...
The following routine will only take you 30 minutes, but will provide even better results and fat-burning effects than if you just stuck to the standard ho-hum, 1-hour elliptathon.
The workout is designed specifically for an intermediate exerciser, but you can easily increase or decrease the resistance and/or rest periods to make it easier or more challenging.
STEP ONE: Adjust the resistance levels to the value 2 for warm-up for 5 minutes.
STEP TWO: Increase the level to 5 for one minute.
STEP THREE: Increase the level to 10 for one minute.
STEP FOUR: Reduce the level to 5 for 2 minutes.
STEP FIVE: Increase the resistance level to 10 for 2 minutes
STEP SIX: Reduce the level to 5 for 3 minutes.
STEP SEVEN: Increase the level to 7 for 3 minutes.
STEP EIGHT: Reduce the level to 6 for four minutes.
STEP NINE: Increase the level to 10 for 3 minutes.
STEP TEN: Reduce the level to 7 for 5 minutes.
STEP ELEVEN: Reduce the resistance level to 2 for 3 minutes in order to cool down.
If we review steps 3,5,7, and 9 where the resistance levels are increased, and these are called the "high intensity intervals," each followed by your active recovery or "low intensity intervals."
The equipment described above has a good track record in burning fat and maintaining optimum cardiovascular fitness, so if you really would like to get into shape, you should consider trying one out at your local gym, or even investing in one for your own home.
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