Cardio workouts with Elliptical machines

Elliptical machines are cardiovascular equipments that provide walking, running and climbing movements for exercise purpose, while the equipment on the whole stays stationary.

Elliptical workouts may vary from low intensity, moderate and high intensity depending upon one's stamina and machine settings. The equipment has a pair of paddles and moving handling bars that allow forward and backward movements.

They are often regarded as better than treadmills, since they provide low impact workouts than treadmills that require careful use and often cause serious injuries.

It is wise to use these machines in a specified manner. Different styles of workouts are there for people with different expertise on cardio exercises.

Beginners

The most lucid workout on an elliptical machine involves all features being used turn by turn at a very moderate rate. Highly recommended for beginners, this work out makes body adaptive of the machine for future use. Pedal forward and backward just like a cycle.

While forward movement work on your quads while the backward works on hamstrings and booty. Pushing the handles directly work on chest muscles, while pulling them targets your upper back. It briefs you with the machine and its synonym effects.

High intensity core workouts

Once you become familiar with the machine, try enhancing your stamina by doing a little difficult workout. Just don't hold the front handles for support! Of course it's not easy. Try paddling at a slower rate without holding, and then increase your speed accordingly. This will work to your core muscles since you try harder to stay balanced. The faster you can go, the more you'll work your core in this.

Workouts for Buttocks

Specially designed workout for those aiming a perfect lower back shape. Incline yourself a little upward against the handles and start paddling. The work out raises your heart rate and directly targets the hamstrings. It efficiently burns down calories more efficiently than any other exercise on this machine. Make sure you don't up your heels, and complete the exercise with heels down.

Mounting and Demounting

Begin with holding the handles and carefully step on the lower paddle first and then on the other. Place yourself with back and head upright. Don't lean and make sure you don't lose grip off the handles.

After completing the workout, don't just step down in haste. It may cause you a serious jerk. Step off the upper paddle first, without leaving the handles get off from the other as well.