Elliptical Workout Tips & Tricks | Fitness How To

Elliptical trainers are a gym favorite. Not only is this cardio machine joint friendly, but it is also super versatile. You can go forward and backward, work your arms and legs, or focus on your core. Here are some tips to get the most out of this machine for your next elliptical workout.
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[@yayabrazie]

That was the fastest two minutes ever! I love the positive energy from her! So motivational :)

[@b_noellefitness]

That's me! As the trainer :-)

[@dantefeng2166]

Cool~

[@deepaksamel3059]

Hi

[@mrsshuttari]

Do you have your own KZbin page?

[@pram0385]

4 yo commen... is eliptical really that good?

[@prayasgoswami5218]

Wow hi there ,nice tip btw .

[@UnknownDenizen]

I recently started going to the gym, and my go to machine is the Elliptical. Trying to work myself into the whole working out routine. I usually just get in the machine and go. Glad I saw the core workout. Gonna give it a try. Thanks!

[@homerthompson6028]

Another tip that really makes the elliptical a lot more effective. When you push down on the pedals, instead of standing tall and using the momentum of the elliptical to carry yourself to the next stride, instead pull your butt down and back a little, kind of like you're sitting down, then pedal. Make sure the strides are smooth. Don't make a stride, let the momentum carry you, and pedal with the other foot at the very last second so that you're just keeping the momentum going. Make sure to pedal at the very beginning of the stride. It's like 35 percent more effective and will burn your quads quick.

[@Shon9tilR]

I will try!

[@homerthompson6028]

+Shon9tilR Awesome. What I meant to say was don't use your body weight to push down on the pedal. Instead, put your butt back a little and keep even pedal pressure throughout stride. It was a bit hard to articulate, so I hope I explained it well enough. One other important thing I forgot to mention: Rather than just going as fast as you can at a low resistance, you'll get a better workout if you change it to a higher resistance.

[@Shon9tilR]

+123 456 Gotcha

[@pranavi807]

Homer Thompson cross trainer at higher resistance shows i burnt 550calories in 15 minutes. Jus want to know if this is for real😬

[@souagali7912]

@@homerthompson6028 thank you

[@jkaddiction9192]

This is so helpful! I hope you guys can do more demo videos like this for other common equipments at the gym. I'd love to know what we can do with cable system!

[@dbedazzling1]

Love the eliptical. Did both excercise today

[@shoponline831]

I like the elliptical along with the stairmaster much better than a treadmill

[@krystalcoats6224]

ive been useing the elliptical trainner more than treadmill

[@TauJIaHg]

Why do you think it is better than running?

[@oliverford5367]

@@TauJIaHg it doesn't hurt your feet

[@NikitaJadhav7]

@@TauJIaHg prolonged running on the treadmill poses a risk and damages your knee cartilage, might hurt your ankles as well. Personally, I prefer Elliptical as it gives a whole body workout.

[@musicfandad9603]

The only cardio machine I use. I enjoy the workout and can feel it each time I give it a go.

[@elschumann]

Yes! Thank you for this! I rarely use this machine, now I can't wait to give it a go!

[@thaoster209]

Are you still using it?

[@garyfarm]

Great overview video and straight to the point !

[@margaretbatson83]

I'm going to workout on my elliptical. This too is always a great workout to loose weight it tones arms and legs while you burn fat as well. This is a great whole body workout along with the treadmill.🙂👍👍

[@MrZepamos]

I just got an elliptical and this was very helpful! Thanks!!

[@Kodak718]

I'm in the market for one. Which one did you buy and how did you like it? Pease and thanks.

[@kortezfitness]

awesome video i subbed i enjoy every bit of it

[@CelLab]

Thanks for the good video.

[@alexjones5433]

I can never tell if someone is going forward or backward on these things

[@jillybean9569]

Alex Jones its all about the ILLUSION... 🙌🏻🌈

[@shernell9529]

It's easy backwards is always the right foot first and look at the rotation of the machine.

[@koheiwa]

:- just look at the rotation-legs 😂😂🙏

[@BigJuicy328]

thanks for sharing

[@Marma91]

I've just bought an elliptical for my birthday! This is going to be fun :)

[@s.kvidyarthi8725]

Hlo Tahir from India and you

[@marjorierec2977]

Hello what do you think about Dragon 3 bike ? (12kg inertial) Do you think it is enough for a regular practice if I hope losing my cellulite with 30-45’ exercises? Or I should invest in Futura Care 3 (20kg inertial) ?

[@ajitthorat9114]

It was my first Day in gym today Trainer told me to do thus I was like😍😍😍😀😀😀

[@GoodHealthIsGoodLife]

Im glad you suggested to her to go hands-free. I think that makes it a true lower body workout. Much harder on the lower body than when resting the hands or pushing with the arms. Its embarressing maybe to be watched going hands free but...boy its the real deal!

[@lazry3208]

Then increase level of resistance to and push more with legs than arms

[@stl314tube]

why is there a Wendy's fast-food commercial before the video lmao so hilarious!

[@nicermog]

I'm realizing that adblock makes me miss so many things in life.

[@pravintaware9288]

6968u6

[@myla4558]

mine was adidas so...all good

[@TauJIaHg]

and I got cat-food ads)

[@handmaidenofthelord2463]

That elliptical is everything

[@robertsinnerman7804]

Finally a helpful video! Thanks

[@bessaimen8544]

Perfect

[@ind.p]

i ussually get 20 minutes a day on that machine at home... 😁 it makes me sweat a lottttttt, much better than any cardio machine and less or non possible injury 👍

[@Ohkeh640]

yaris how’s the weight loss/toning?

[@wassupmypeeps69]

Be careful going backwards... I did and gave myself a two month groin pull

[@chocolate055]

for how long can i do each move ??

[@melissahall7009]

Thanks

[@user-ng4uq4og9o]

хорошее видео) эту же модель покупал в магазине зонаспорта, хорошо модель подобрали

[@1Nenalol]

Super :) thanks ;)

[@jpzhang8290]

Can elliptical run backwards? Some elliptical feels very uncomfortable to do so.

[@Getmadinc.]

I always felt like the elliptical was for people that didn't want to run or were too fat to, now that I had gotten fat and back to skinny I totally understand how much more effective the elliptical is than a treadmill, something about it just melts fat especially when you're doing what most people don't and include diet

[@oliverford5367]

You use your upper body if you're on a high resistance and using the arms. I try to complete say 200 calories in under 12 minutes. Setting a calorie goal and timing yourself means you work at high intensity, with upper and lower body

[@DARKFURY51]

Which is better for belly fat treadmill or elliptical?

[@noura8760]

As a beginner for how long should I do each movement?

[@farmlife2]

Soooo glad i bought this its so fun and smooth lots calories burning. Turn on a movie and gooo

[@sumismgtclasses223]

How long to do?

[@bessaimen8544]

I am from algeria

[@cynthiahoggatt6911]

am just in level 1 just starting out

[@Axlg]

EXACTLY

[@user-ng4uq4og9o]

хороший аппарат, купил такой в зонеспорта, точнее чуть более старшую модель)

[@sakiae7424]

I face knee pain while using elptcl machine..my knee was very hurts. Why?? wats is the reason

[@lauraowsley6952]

I want to try it but am so out of shape..and 69 years old..is it doable?

[@bdfloresa]

Had issue with first bike. It was missing seat. But Manufacture and Amazon got me the missing parts .

[@Sandyshallo]

hi what make and model is this elliptical in your video?

[@Hydraulic160Official]

Sandy Shallo it is a Precor.

[@ChazWinter]

Thanks. I've been afraid to go to the elliptical machines and make a fool of myself, and the wait is so long for treadmills at my gym.

[@muditsharma1038]

its a stepper machine?

[@wildwest1832]

IDK if I did it right, but it felt like going up a bunch of stairs and less like running or walking. Its a bit unnatural to me compared to the old reliable treadmill

[@nancyguilloteau7747]

It is definitely a very unnatural feeling.

[@taylortodd581]

What type of elliptical is being used in this video?

[@Hydraulic160Official]

Precor EFX 835

[@SunilGupta-dq7xu]

I am 62 and doing 25 minute daily and burns approximately 150-160 calories on elliptical. Is that okay??

[@S2PEducation]

heya thanks:)

[@nithmythalamouth2231]

good toys i love its

[@zanmar6764]

Can you please share what is the model number of this machine.I am thinking of purchasing one for home gym

[@Hydraulic160Official]

Precor EFX 835

[@jeannettev.s.6337]

Have to plague? , because mine is broken

[@sandramiller6630]

Hey does anybody know what of kind. elliptical. That's. Is ?

[@Hydraulic160Official]

Precor EFX 835 Elliptical

[@dasse1588]

Exactly counter: 33

[@ThonColinFilms]

What's this machine called?

[@Hydraulic160Official]

The Precor Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer

[@aprilapril6170]

What kind of elliptical is this?

[@Hydraulic160Official]

Precor EFX 835 Elliptical

[@soosan6718]

Does this make your calves muscle bigger?

[@mpaishwarya1983]

Yes it does...

[@sarahjane9711]

hi, which is better for weight loss : elliptical or bike ???

[@charitymorgan7088]

A bike does not give you bigger thighs. I do an intense spin class 2-3 times a week and I have leaner legs than when I'm not working out. Both are great for weight loss but if you choose biking, spin classes are going to give you a bigger burn than just a leisure bike ride.

[@RamKumar-uq2gl]

For weight loss elliptical trainer is the best Increase the resistance to maximum Or more than 15 And daily do workout for 30mins You will burn out around 600-800cals And also concentrate on low carb low fat diet Eating regular carb rich foods will make your workout useless since you won't be able to burn fat instead you will be burning the carbs you have eaten.

[@Fizzy332]

Is it wrong if i workout with an Elliptical machine for an hour?

[@ToniSkit]

no. just be safe, be smart, if its too much or you think you are getting hurt (example muscle strain) then lower intensity

[@Fizzy332]

ToniSkit Thanks, i'll keep that in mind!

[@ToniSkit]

I forgot to mention if you have any pre-existing medical conditions please consult your doctor about it. (example heart surgery, knee surgery, hip replacement etc etc )

[@Fizzy332]

ToniSkit Didn't but a few weeks ago i somehow fucked up my knee pretty bad, i've done the scan, i have used loftstrand cruthces for many weeks, later i used only one because i could balance with my left foot (my right knee injured). Now i don't use them because i can walk but not well, i am still little injured, the only reason i walk without crutches now is to train my right leg, for example taking out my dog etc etc It sucks so much because i was really getting into training, now i've been stuck in my home not being able to hang out with my friends outside, not going to parties etc . Plus i've eaten un-healthy things because my parents always encourage me in some lifetime, aspacially if am heavily injured.

[@Icecube1256]

doesn't the elliptical help burn fat aswell?

[@TauJIaHg]

Why do you think it is better than an outdoor running?

[@mpaishwarya1983]

It gives resistance but outdoor running does not...

[@sehajbeersingh1711]

Price

[@barbaraconnett5057]

How much?

[@johnseena4026]

we really be vibin tho 🤣

[@catarinobernardojoao1824]

Using that machine is look like swimming... Is an complète moviment

[@waqasakram2857]

hi i am a women 37 years married with 3 babies. my body in pear shape 80kg weight with 5.6 feet height. let me know the best exercise cardio machine that make affectively impact on my trageted body muscles hips.belly and lower back muscels.which is best machine for me? treadmill. Elliptical trainer. ARC trainer. or other one thanks

[@TheControlledOpposition]

I do 60mins of elliptical at the gym + 10mins on treadmill I leave soaked!!! Lol

[@user-wk8ko9om4l]

Спасибо за обзор! Мало информативных видео по этой модели. Машина отличная, тихая, плавная, заниматься комфортно. Купил эллипсоид через интернет магазин Зона Спорта.

[@yolandaznostalgictv9462]

So what's a good brand to get for home, that's under $200.00?

[@osamasayed3229]

One thing to tell if you do daily 50 common sit ups and 50 bar pushups same result you will get

[@user-kx7hy8ki2w]

Классный аппарат! Покупали такой себе в загородный дом в Зоне Спорта - просто космический тренажёр! Качество работы магазина просто на высоте, как попали на другую планету.

[@darkpaxgaming]

Thats a crosstrainer elyptical trainer got the weel in front

[@nishusihag540]

Disc ki problem ho wo elliptical machine se workout kr skhte h

[@hannahpea29]

The elliptical KILLS my knees. I tried it again the other day and couldn't even stay on 5 minutes. Idk what I'm doing wrong.😕

[@Victor89081]

so no hand would get more faster to burn fat???

[@justinp2149]

Make sure you're breathing??

[@noelletheloser]

NOELLE IS MY NAME!! YAY!!!

[@infreezydark]

I am so stupid, just today I tried using it and I didn't know how to! I tho it didn't work since there was no wires but all I had to do was start moving it

[@christiana5674]

Infreezy does it actually burns fat?

[@infreezydark]

@@christiana5674 i prefer the treadmill

[@user-tx9te4nq9s]

Купил жене в подарок эллипс, брал в зоне спорта, скидку сделали хорошую и модель посоветовали отличную!

[@suleimanmohamed6574]

Wow😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@vanessashaw6721]

Must our feet be planted to the machines peddles?

[@Dinco422]

Depends on the workout you are doing.

[@deycha1]

i like to plant my hands on the peddles while i balance with my dick in the air, its a great exercise, really engaging (y)

[@Ohkeh640]

dsds lol

[@fu6817]

I need a machine i can use while playing computer games with keyboard and mouse.

[@keystonedaytrip238]

That is a huge machine 🤔

[@zehranur3546]

Am I the only one who gets leg cramps after using this machine? I woke up with three leg cramps in a row once.

[@manweller1]

Zehra Nur drink a lot of water while using it. And plenty of liquids afterwards

[@JanetJASMRish]

Which one is this?

[@erosamuk]

if she said "exactly" one more time...!

[@HTXLemarc]

EXACTLY!

[@rithe07]

Or "perfect"

[@theonpar9524]

exZZactlye

[@TauJIaHg]

Absolutely

[@missshaziamalik3143]

I do everyday 50 minutes but ma belly fat still da sme 😥😥😥😥😥

[@blindtreeman8052]

You should do more than just the elliptical. Id suggest planks and sit ups

[@opentrunk]

I can't tell if she's going backwards or forward.

[@cynthiahoggatt6911]

am sore tired lol

[@smithavaidish]

40 min on this and ur belly fat will melt away...🤣🤣

[@GGlifebelifing]

Neshell cook

[@orlandofelipesoto5993]

😘😘

[@w0mblemania]

Could do without all the "oooh yeah" stuff.

[@politure]

whoo!

[@rabbychan]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH BABYYYYYYYYYY

[@shalinni5128]

She's already slim

[@FunTasWorld]

Hey das macht Spaß und ich habe mich auch immer vor der Reha warmgemacht damit! www.funtas-world.de/fit/uebungen-fuer-den-ruecken-teil-6-mit-dem-fun-walker

[@kautilyaacademyallahabad6517]

Ka ho Hindi m na bolbuka

[@PrinceDaniel]

level 2? LOOOL.

[@ewinter9021]

well when you start as a really really out of shape person, I guess level 2 is required :^).

[@timothyball7502]

But I have aged to 70, I won't try to do what you two do at a very young ages. Bummed and totally Bummed. 1-19-2022

[@michaelkenney2845]

The proper way to use an elliptical is to stand on it. start pedaling to turn it in, realize that it is about as useless as taking a diet pill from amazon while still going to McDonald's 2 times a day and move on to something real like an arc trainer, treadmill, stepper or stepmill. if you aren't sweating..... your are NOT working out. elliptical machines are just to keep you in an orbit of made up caloric burn values and highly exaggerated distance/work accomplished. but yeah going backwards totally changes all of that.

[@aswler]

I was looking forward to some useful tips but why is the camera stupidly positioned in front of them instead of behind and doesn't record the screen? Whoever came up with this idea ignores the viewers completely. But at least I had an intensive view of both ladies.

[@egshane]

i love you Brittany...

[@haynlaskan9668]

No seriously tho 2 mins on treadmill goodluck lol