Often found in fitness centers and homes, elliptical trainers are relatively new fitness machines that provide a workout similar to the treadmill or road running without the jarring impact or stress on the body.
Calories Burned
According to Sheerbalance.com, a person who weighs 130 lbs. can burn 402 calories in one hour of elliptical training at a speed of 6 miles per hour. A 145-lb. person can burn 449 calories in the same time and a 160-lb. person can burn 495 calories.
Variables
According to Elliptical Trainer Review, factors that determine how many calories you burn include workout duration, your stride length, your fat and lean muscle composition, your fitness level, gender, weight and upper arm usage.
Benefits
The elliptical trainer is a low-impact exercise, so it can protect your hip and knee joints and your lower back from jarring and injury. The elliptical trainer also has handles, which gives you the option of using your upper body, burning extra calories and engaging your arm and core abdominal muscles.
Member Comments