Personal Training : How to Use an Elliptical Machine

When using an elliptical machine, make sure that the feet are secure and that a steady pace is kept. Stop moving on an elliptical machine to turn it off with advice from an athletic trainer in this free video on personal training and exercising.

Expert: D.W. Walker
Contact: www.trainingwithdw.com
Bio: D.W. Walker is in pursuit of a master's degree in athletic training.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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• weight loss
• losing weight
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[FromDreamz2Reality]

lol they had a damn McDonalds ad right before they started the video...

[joepescifromcasino]

i use the elliptical 45mins a day 7 days a week and its gotten me into the best shape of my life

[Piperrachelle33]

Thanks, I just started a gym and wanted to use it but didn't want to look like any idiot because I didn't know how.

[VaiNoGaming]

im 14 and starting to get more in shape and i started going on this for like 5 minutes cause thats all i could take, that was like a month ago and now i can go on this for 20 mins without stopping and i usally go on this like 5-6 times a week :) this is the most ive been in shape my whole life and im staying in shape :D

[MultiPowerpunch]

Tell me what I don't know waste of time you didn't show us how to use an elliptical machine, as in legs movement, breathing, etc. Useless

[natsannho]

@joepescifromcasino thats really good thats what i am going to start doing!

[willieofroanoke]

Cont 2

How are ellipticals different than a threadmill? With a TM you turn in on and the belt starts up FORCING you to start walking/jogging/running depending on speed. With an ellptical YOU control the pace and stride by how much pressure you apply to the fool petals. Most have arm movable handles witch gives your upper body a workout at the same time. A few models incorporate a twisting motion that also works your abs.

[willieofroanoke]

Cont 1

Most any ellipitical comes with preset programs that will automatically change the inclilne, resistance and most monitor your heart rate (either by a wireless chest strap or grapping the handles that monitors HR and adjusts automatically. You can't simply jump on for 5-10 minutes and expect results. You should have somewhere between 20-60 minutes a workout built up over time to get results.

[willieofroanoke]

Absolutely! An elliptical has far less strain on joints and can if done at a high enough incline and resistance setting also burn more fat and in less time than using a old fashioned threadmill which to be honest is just as hard on joints, especially knees as running outdoors. Most any gym has decent quality ellipticals, but the home market unless you spend at least about $1,000 is full of junk. So try out before buying.

[noobcake19]

Do these put less stress on your joints compared to running and still burn around the same amount?

[pokerrich9]

your supposed to keep your feet FLAT on it!!

[VaiNoGaming]

im 14 and starting to get more in shape and i started going on this for like 5 minutes cause thats all i could take, that was like a month ago and now i can go on this for 20 mins without stopping and i usally go on this like 5-6 times a week :) this is the most ive been in shape my whole life and im staying in shape :D