people on ellipticals
Well if you are looking for a machine that exercises your cardiovascular system then look no further than elliptical trainers. These trainers offer a whole-body workout safely, efficiently and effectively.

Elliptical Trainers

Elliptical trainers, also known as cross trainers, are machines, which exercises the cardiovascular system. Through vigorous training you could have a hot body prancing all over town, although you would look quite silly if you actually pranced.

How they work:

You step onto a couple of pedals, grab the handles in front of you, and plod like Winnie the Pooh looking for honey. You move in a circular motion, up and down backwards and forwards whilst your hands go forward and backward. You can either push using your legs or your arm muscles.


Exercising, Am I Exercising?

For most effective and longest workouts, stick a TV in front of you and plod to the beat of the music, or through your favourite series. You won’t even notice your doing it after a while.

Price Points

Elliptical trainers come in a range of prices, split into two sections – professional use, and home use. For professional use (for gyms) you could be looking for machines up to $4000 each for the greatest reliability, durability, and top quality programming with multiple options.

Whereas home use elliptical cross trainers can go from as little as $50, you may be missing the quality and durability, but for home use 30 minutes a day it will work perfectly. You know what they say though, "you get what you pay for" so take care in selecting your trainer - make sure it covers al your needs.