Elliptical trainers have become increasingly popular and are seen in many gyms and homes across the country.
Athletes use elliptical machines to improve strength and fitness.
They are an excellent alternative to other cardiovascular machines.
Essentially, ellipticals are a cross between a treadmill and a stairlift, with the upper-body work with arm levers.
We can customize them to different fitness levels, are simple to use, and a good way to burn calories.
Image | Item Name | Programs | Max Capacity | Dimensions | Warranty | Price |
  | 12 | 300 LB | 54 x 23 x 63 inches | 1 Year limited | ||
  | 10 | 375 lbs | 32.28 x 26.38 x 8.66 inches | Lifetime frame; 5 years electronics and parts; 2 years labor | ||
  | 18 | 500 lbs | 60 x 32 x 44 inches | Lifetime frame; 3 years mechanical and electronic parts | ||
  | 22 | 300 lbs | 70.1 x 28.2 x 63.2 inches | 10 years frame, 2 years mechanical parts, 1 year electronics, 90 days labor | ||
  | 29 | 350 lbs | 73 x 27 x 67 inches | 15 years frame/motor, 5 years frame, 2 years parts | ||
  | 12 | 300 lbs | 54 x 29 x 52.5 inches | 12 MONTHS PARTS WARRANTY & 24 HOUR LIFETIME CUSTOMER SERVICE | ||
  | 7 | 350 lb | 46.5 x 22.5 x 26.5 inches | 1 Year limited | ||
  | 16 | 400 lbs | 48L x 25W x 62H inches | Lifetime part warranty | ||
  | 22 | 325 lbs | 80 x 32 x 67 inches | 10-Year Frame, 2-Year Parts, 1-Year Labor | ||
  | 12 | 350 lbs | 70.5 x 24.5 x 60.5 inches | 5-year frame warranty and 90-day parts and labor warranty; |
Factors
The number of calories burned on an elliptical varies depending on your weight, how long you use the machine and your workout intensity.
Here are some examples of how many calories a person would burn during a moderately demanding workout on an elliptical: A person weighing 125 pounds would burn 322 calories by working for 30 minutes and 645 calories by working for 60 minutes.
A person weighing 150 pounds would burn 386 calories by working out for 30 minutes and 773 in 60 minutes.
A person weighing 175 pounds would burn 451 calories in 30 minutes and 902 in 60 minutes.
Voltage control
You can increase the number of calories you burn by increasing the tension on the machine.
Most ellipticals have voltage or resistance settings.
When you increase this setting, the machine requires more work from you to move forward at the same speed, so your body is forced to work harder and burn more calories.
Interval Training
Adding training also burns more calories.
Instead of staying at one speed while exercising, increase the resistance setting for 30 to 60 seconds, recover to a lower setting for 30 to 60 seconds, and repeat this cycle for 10-20 minutes.
Interval workouts challenge your heart and muscles to work harder for short bursts, ultimately burning more calories.
Considerations
As with many exercise machines, an elliptical is only as effective as you make it.
Because you choose the settings for the duration, speed, and resistance, you can control how much benefit.
If it’s too easy, you won’t be able to benefit from the exercise.
Choose a setting that will challenge your body, burn more calories, and strengthen the cardiovascular and muscular systems as much as possible.