How to do Elliptical Trainer
- Main muscle
- Cardio
- Equipment
- Elliptical
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Cardio
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- 1
To begin, step onto the elliptical and select the desired option from the menu. Most ellipticals have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.
- 2
The handles can be used to monitor your heart rate to help you stay at an appropriate intensity.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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Ready-made programs with this exercise
Gyms and trainers on GamGym can import these programs as their own templates and assign them to members.
- Workout program
Hybrid Cardio + Strength 4 Days
Two full-body strength days, one interval day and one long steady cardio day. Builds conditioning and endurance without losing muscle. Also fits members preparing for runs or hiking events.
Endurance · Beginner · Gym · 4 days a week · 8 weeks
- Workout program
50+ Low-Impact 3 Days
Joint-friendly machine and dumbbell work plus balance and posture drills. Aims to keep muscle and everyday strength (standing up, carrying, stairs). If only two days are possible, do A and B.
General health · Beginner · Gym · 3 days a week · 8 weeks
- Workout program
Machine-Based Starter 3 Days (New Member)
For first-time gym members. Mostly machines, whose fixed path makes them easy and safe to learn. After four to six weeks it sets up the move to a free-weight full-body plan.
General health · Beginner · Gym · 3 days a week · 6 weeks