Elliptical machines are also known as elliptical trainers or simply ellipticals. They have become incredibly popular because they provide a great low-impact cardio workout and with most machines you get a upper and lower body work out at the same time.
Elliptical machines work by having the user stand and push on pedals that glide on an elliptical-shaped track, typically on rollers, providing a movement that doesn’t create impact on the joints. Most elliptical exercise machines also offer the option of an upper body workout by using the arm handles.
To provide a customized workout an elliptical machines can be set to varying levels of resistance. Besides providing a better workout the different levels of resistance can also help with warm ups and cool downs.
Some also provide incline options to