How to Lose Weight Using Elliptical Trainers

Lose weight and get in shape.

Make the most out of your workout and lose weight in a healthy way with an elliptical trainer machine. Set some time aside to bounce from low to high intervals of resistance. You will be burning calories and seeing results before you know it. Achieve your fat-burning potential while having fun on a workout machine that causes very little stress to your joints.

Instructions

1. Warm up your elliptical trainer machine and your body by starting the machine on the lowest setting (no resistance). Remain at this setting for three minutes.

2. 

   Add resistance.

   Increase the resistance setting to a level that pushes you without becoming too fatigued. Beginners should be at a 5, and those who are more advanced can aim for a 12. If you are unable to maneuver the machine with your arms or legs, decrease your resistance until you can do so. Remain at the increased level for five minutes. Keep track of time by looking at the time setting on your machine.

3. 

   Decrease your resistance.

   Decrease your resistance level. Beginners should slow to level 1. If you are more advanced, slow to level 3. Remain at this decreased level for five minutes.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3. If you have the energy, repeat Steps 2 and 3 several times.

5. Finish your fat-burning elliptical workout by moving at a resistance level of 0 for three minutes.

6. 

   Hydrate and stretch

   Follow your workout with plenty of stretching and water to keep yourself hydrated.

Tips & Warnings

• Read a magazine, listen to music or watch television as you workout on your elliptical to make time fly and prevent you from getting bored.

• Never go beyond your comfort zone.

• If you feel dizzy or out of breath, stop your workout.

• Always have a bottle of water with you and hydrate throughout your workout.

References

• Elliptical Trainer Workouts