High Intensity Interval Training (and Heart Rate features) for Elliptical Machines

Beginners know that elliptical machines are for walking on, but what about all of the other stuff that shows up on the dash?Well, in addition to changing resistance (sometimes shown in colored bars on the LCD screen) and incline (available on some models), there’s also what’s known as High Intensity Interval Training or HITT.The simple explanation for this fancy term is that the machine user can add short “bursts” of faster running to a slower 15-20 minute routine.This elliptical equivalent of sprinting is a way to maximize your time on the machine.The idea behind high intensity interval...Read More

The Elliptical Machine: Plug Yourself into a Pre-Engineered Fitness Equation

In today’s gyms, the treadmill and the elliptical stand side by side, but if you look closely, just a little more space is often given to the latter.So what’s wrong with the treadmill?Okay, there’s nothing wrong with the treadmill (except that if you stand still, you fall off).  The elliptical machine was designed to accommodate those who wanted a lower-impact training choice than running, and not everyone wants that.  But the elliptical does provide more than just a low-impact exercise, and a lot of athletes or trainers whose joints are in perfectly good shape are using them.The key to...Read More