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13 Jan Burning Calories and Losing Weight with Your Elliptical Trainer

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Are you trying to shed a few extra pounds with the help of your elliptical trainer?  If so, you will be pleased to know that an elliptical trainer provides one of the most effective and efficient methods for losing weight.  In addition, because it is low-impact, it is also one of the safest ways for you to exercise and to burn off some extra calories.  In order to get the most out of your elliptical trainer, however, it is important for you to gain a better understanding of how this machine can help you lose weight.  In order to accomplish this, you first need to understand the various features you will find on the monitor of your elliptical trainer and what that information means to you.

Burning Calories

Your elliptical trainer may provide you with feedback regarding the number of calories you have burned during your workout, but how is this value determined?  There are actually several different formulas that can be used to estimate the amount of calories burned during a workout, but the most common method is one that uses what is referred to as a metabolic equivalent. 

Your metabolic equivalent is a measurement of the amount of energy you burn while sleeping, which is approximately half a calorie per pound.  Therefore, if you weigh 120 pounds, you will burn approximately 60 calories per hour while sleeping.  When calculating the number of calories burned during a workout, an elliptical trainer will make its estimation based on your weight in comparison to the standardized metabolic equivalent for the type of activity you are engaged in. 

Losing Weight

Obviously, you will lose the most weight by burning the most calories possible.  In order to burn the greatest number of calories, you need to elevate your heart rate and reach what is referred to as your fat burning zone.  Otherwise, while your workout routine will still be good for your overall health, it won’t be effective at helping you shed excess pounds.  Therefore, it is important to engage in a high-intensity workout rather than a light to moderate program if you hope to lose weight with your elliptical trainer.