Elliptical trainer

Constructed for the gym and built tolast for all who want a greatworkout…….

What is an Elliptical Trainer?

An elliptical trainer also known as cross-trainer

Stationary exercise machine used to simulate walkingor running

Without causing excessive pressure to the joints

Decreases the risk of impact injuries.

How did Ellipticals start?

Larry D. Miller created the Elliptical trainers in 90’s

Idea was to take the running motion +put it into amachine

Theme was to puts less strain on the joints

Early 2000’s bigger demand in Health clubs

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How did Ellipticals start? Cont..

Became the most popular equipment in 2000-2009

Use of elliptical trainers grew 260 percent

Many major fitness manufacturers have made homemodels

More convenient way to use for public

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How do Elliptical Trainers work?

Elliptical trainers feature large sturdy frames

Surrounded by a pair of large rails.

User puts his or her feet into a set of foot plates

He or she then pushes forward and back with theirlegs

Movement pattern based on the biomechanics ofrunning

INJURY

Reduces Injury!!

How do Elliptical Trainers work?Cont….

These elliptical rails also called cross ramps

Can be adjusted to various heights

Ranging from 1 percent grade to 20 percent grade

Difficulty of the pedaling movement can also becontrolled

All by the press of a button on the console

Levels of intensity range from 1 to 15 on mostmachines.

What Muscles does a Ellipticalwork?

Elliptical works a variety of muscle groups

Hamstrings- When leg flexion occurs

Can be activated through the “hill climbing” option

Quadriceps- When leg extension occurs

While working this many muscles are activated

Gluteus Maximus- When hip extension occurs

Incline = Great butt!

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What Muscles does a Ellipticalwork? Cont….

Triceps + Chest- Activated through “pushing” motion

Achieved by pushing and straitening the arms

Biceps + Back- Activated through ‘pulling’ motion

Achieved with elbow flexion of the arm

Deep Core Muscles- Activated when user runswithout holding on

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Most Importantly…

THE HEART!

Ellipticals train the cardiovascular system

The Heart is activated constantly

How hard this muscle works = how hard you work!

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Major Companies thatmanufacturer these trainers?

There are many companies that make theelliptical, the following are a few….

How much does these cost?

Many varieties of Ellipticals

For home use or at most local gyms

Range from small and compact to large

Life Fitness Cross Trainer= Around 2000$

Smooth Fitness CE Series= 1200$-1500$

Horizon EX Series= Around 500$

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What are the benefits of using aElliptical?

Workout for people with hip, knee and backproblems

Mimic running without aggravating users joints

Offer a non-aggravating cardiovascular workout

Can range from light to high intensity based on theresistance

What are the benefits of using aElliptical?

Ellipticals also provide for a full range inworkouts, these include:

steady state programs with levels

hill climbs with alternating ranges

interval training with different intesnity levels

Cardio for those who are recovering from ainjury /physical therapy

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Why not a treadmillinstead?!Is there EVEN adifference?!

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Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which isBetter?

Treadmill Benefits

Versatility- Uphill to level

Emulates Natural Movements- exactly like running

High Work Output-forces you to stay constant

Weight Bearing Effect- helps strength, balance etc.

Well-Researched- have been around 1800’s and areproven to work

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Elliptical Benefits

Non-Impact Conditioning- easy on the joints!

Cross-Training Ability-allow for both upper and lowerbody exercise!

Reverse Stride- run in reverse!

Perceived Exertion Is Lower- You will feel like your notworking as hard as you really are!

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Elliptical Trainer Cons

Less dynamic- no incline just intensity 

Less Weight Bearing Effect- not as much bonestrengthening

Momentum- you can use machines own power tomove it

Treadmill Cons

Can Be Tough On Joints

Safety Issue- such as falling off or injury

Unnatural Handles- nothing to hold onto in reality

Posture Problems- can cause muscle imbalances

Difficulty- naturally is hard

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Calorie Burn Elliptical

Varies depending on person

Estimating calories burns, if you weigh:

125 pds workout for 30min =322 calories burned

125 pds workout for 60min =645 calories burned

150 pds workout for 30min =386 calories burned

150 pds workout for 60min =773 calories burned

http://www.livestrong.com/article/21575-many-calories-burned-elliptical-machine/

Bottom Line… Elliptical!!!

Elliptical is a effective Cardiovascular machine

Minimal impact on joints while training

Good for beginners!

Good for users in recovery from injury

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References

http://www.livestrong.com/elliptical-machines/

http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/20/elliptical-vs-treadmill/