20 Aug Get a great low-impact cardio workout on an elliptical machine

The wear and tear of running on joints of ligaments can leave some people on the sidelines when it comes to working up a really good sweat in an attempt to get a good cardio workout.
However, elliptical machines are an excellent way to glide to similar exercise exertion.
Elliptical machines allow people to burn lots of calories without the weight-bearing stress of jogging.
Due to the elliptical motion of the machine, you are able to get a low-impact workout because your feet never leave the footpads. The user will enjoy a continuous, smooth pattern that takes away the stress on your joints.
However, you can still push yourself as hard as you want on an elliptical machine by changing the resistance levels. Many ellipticals also have arm handles to pull on so that you get a complete-body workout.
Program the machine for the speed, resistance and ramp angle that fits your workout needs best. Your workout can range from easy, medium, to hard, and even work in intervals of difficult to easy and back to difficult again during the same workout if you wish.
With this kind of versatility, it’s no surprise that elliptical machines are among the most popular types of cardio equipment in the world.
There’s sure to be a model that fits your training and budget needs. Some of the leading models are: Octane Fitness Q35c Elliptical, Life Fitness X8 Basic Elliptical, Vision Fitness S7100 Suspension Trainer, AFG 3.0 AE Elliptical, LifeCore Fitness LC985vg Elliptical.

The Life Fitness X8 Elliptical Cross Trainer.

At Home Fitness consultant Aaron Dorksen’s blog deals with a variety of fitness topics, ranging from workout tips, motivational ideas and feature stories on how exercise impacts people’s lives. E-mail him with comments, questions or ideas for future blogs at aaron@athomefitness.com