Elliptical


Pro Tip

This is a low impact version of cardio that is at low risk of agitating your knee.


How To

  1. Position yourself on the machine by placing both feet on the pedals and grabbing both handles.
  2. Select the appropriate settings on the machine for your planned cardio.
  3. Press start.
  4. Rhythmically move one arm and its opposite leg forward at the same time your other arm and leg move backward.

Primary Muscle Groups

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Back Shoulder

Outer region of your upper back as well as the back area of your shoulder.

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Glutes

Muscles of your butt.

Hamstrings

Muscles spanning the back of your thigh.

Inner Bicep

Inner portion of your bicep.

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Lower Chest

Largest portion of your chest, spanning from your sternum to your shoulder. It takes up a majority of your chest and is multiple times larger than your clavicular head.

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Outer Bicep

Outer portion of your bicep.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.


Equipment

Elliptical

This is a low impact form of cardio. If you have bad knees, the elliptical may be preferable to use.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment