Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Are Elliptical Trainers a Good Choice When Trying To Lose Weight?

By Amanda Jocks

People are very health conscious and appearance conscious these days. So an elliptical, which is one of the best exercise equipments, would be a welcome addition to everybody's home. As far as there is no space constraints to get one fixed in your home, make sure to go in for one.

The functionality of an elliptical is no different from that of a treadmill. It is used for the same type of exercises i.e. running and walking at adjustable speeds. It is designed in such a way that by exercising on it, all the muscles of the body are properly exercised. At the same time, the machine is designed to ensure that the joints are well protected and remain unharmed.

While exercising on the elliptical is an ideal cardio workout, it does not promote muscle-building. Some models have to be connected to the power to work, while some have built in power arrangements. Yet others may need power supply for the resistance to be adjusted. At an added cost you can also have models with extra features that can restrict exercising to the upper part or lower part of the body.

For those who prefer to have a miniature gym at home, an elliptical trainer is the best bet, because of the cardio workout it gives, and the add-on features it has got. The machine is quite popular with fitness freaks as exercises on an elliptical have no negative effects on joints. And if you opt for a workout where both the upper body and lower body are exercised, the calorie burn out rate is quite high.

An elliptical is designed to allow a wide range of customization, to suit each and every persons separate needs. An elliptical comes in commercial models as well as home models. The former is more expensive, but is sturdier and lasts more than home models. At the end of the day what you buy would depend partly on what you need and what you can afford. You will never regret an investment in an elliptical, as everybody in the family can use it. All you have to do is do some good research before zeroing in on the right model.

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