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Ideas of Elliptical Workout for Beginners :
Elliptical machines are a great choice for anyone trying to get fit. Not only do they offer a low-impact alternative to training, an elliptical machine can also effectively target almost any muscle while improving cardiovascular health and endurance. If you are just starting out with your elliptical machine, you need to keep a few ideas in mind so that you can achieve the best possible workout without too much strain or risk of injury.
Well rounded 35 minute routine
In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy all the benefits of an elliptical machine by simply following this example exercise:
- 5 minutes with level 5 resistance at 140 steps per minute.
- 5 minutes in a level 7 resistor at 140 steps per minute by pedaling backwards.
- 5 minutes in a level 7 resistor at 140 steps per minute by pedaling forward.
- 2 ½ minutes in a level 7 resistor at a rate of 140 steps per minute by pushing the arms.
- 2 ½ minutes in a level 7 resistor at a rate of 140 steps per minute by pulling the arms.
- 5 minutes in a level 5 resistor at 140 steps per minute without hands.
- 5 minutes cooling with level 3 resistor at 130 steps per minute.
Once you feel comfortable with this beginner workout, you can increase your resistance and speed with each of these steps. This will effectively increase both your strength training and your cardiovascular endurance.
Using preset programs
Fortunately, many elliptical machines are also pre-programmed with a number of different training programs. With these programs, the machine automatically makes adjustments to the resistance and your target steps in minutes. Using these programs, you can effectively choose the right beginner program for you and at the same time increase the intensity of the program the way you want.
To make sure you’re moving at an acceptable pace, set goals for yourself, track your progress, and schedule your workouts in your weekly routine so that they become a habit rather than something you do as a second thought. This way, you will soon move away from beginner routines to more advanced routines that will help you achieve your fitness goals.
