Elliptical Trainer

Technique

How to perform Elliptical Trainer

1. Hold the machine's handles as you step onto the pedals and place both feet securely on their platforms.
2. Begin pedaling slowly in the forward elliptical cycle, standing upright rather than leaning your weight onto the handles.
3. Use fixed handles for support or allow moving handles to follow the cycle, according to the machine and your chosen setup.
4. Select the manual setting or a program, then adjust resistance and pace to your intended effort.
5. Continue with a smooth, controlled rhythm; adjust incline only if the machine provides that option.
6. Reduce pace and resistance at the end, bring the pedals to a stop and use the handles to step off.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved