Sugar Editorial Picks
Oct 07, 2009 -
When it comes to which type of cardio machine you all prefer, the elliptical won by a decent margin. To celebrate the machine, I created this workout. It's rather straightforward (that's a clue that there's no backward pedaling in the workout), but fun due to all the speed changes.
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Aug 04, 2009 -
When it is hot and humid, the gym beats skipping a workout for weather-related reasons. The elliptical with moving handles can provide a full-body workout: arms, legs, and core. I like to change it up on the elliptical to take full advantage of the versatile machine, and this workout does just that.
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Feb 23, 2009 -
Due to a slow going construction project, my husband's elliptical is living with some neighbors. They love it, but we miss it. At the gym recently, looking to work my backside while getting my heart rate up, I did this elliptical workout and played with the incline.
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Jan 21, 2009 -
I have said it before and no doubt I will say it again: If pressed for time, don't skip the gym altogether — just shorten your workout.
When you're pressed for time, use this quick elliptical workout I created. It's only 22 minutes long including warmup and cooldown, and features really short and effective intervals.
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Sep 10, 2008 -
The elliptical is a great way to get in a quick cardio workout that is easy on your joints. It is a versatile machine too and you can reverse directions with ease. When I work out on an elliptical, I like to challenge my core by avoiding the handles.
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Aug 06, 2008 -
The elliptical is an endlessly versatile piece of cardio equipment. To keep myself occupied on this joint-friendly machine, I like to stay busy. The anticipation of changing direction, speed, and resistance makes this 40-minute workout fly by.
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Apr 21, 2008 -
The elliptical is a great way to get in a quick cardio workout that is easy on your joints. This little routine stresses resistance rather than incline so if you're using an elliptical that enables you to adjust the incline/ramp, just keep it at a moderate level during the entire workout.
TimeResistanceSpeedRPE
00:00-05:003Slow2-3
05:00-07:305Medium4-5
07:30-10:005Fast6-7
10:00-12:307Medium6-7
12:30-15:007Fast8-9
15:00-17:309Medium6-7
17:30-20:009Fast8-9
20:00-25:0010Fast8-9
25:00-30:003Slow2-3
Fit's Tip: If it seems too easy or too hard, pay attention to your RPE and adjust the resistance from there.
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Apr 07, 2008 -
Sometimes, you feel like a treadmill run. You get to the gym and all the treadmills are full. While that is a big bummer, there are some creative ways to work around this situation.
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Jan 08, 2008 -
A lot of us use the Elliptical machine for major calorie burning results because it can work your arms and legs. But, don't always hold on. Letting go of the handles will allow you to work your core as you try and stay balanced.
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Mar 20, 2009 -
If you love the elliptical, but need to freshen up your workout, you should try one of my four favorite elliptical workouts. I put them all on one printable page for your convenience. Just print this PDF, take it to the gym, and follow the workout of your choice.
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