For those machine addicts out there, this is the beginner elliptical workout for you. Ellipticals are great due to the low impact on joints and the ability to work upper and lower body at the same time (you can't do that on a treadmill!).
- Begin with a 3-minute warm up at a starting resistance and pace you can manage (remember, the SPM are guidelines, not mandatory speeds).
- Increase the resistance for 2 more warmup minutes at the same pace, then increase your speed for 5 minutes.
- Increase the speed again, and maintain the same level of resistance as you alternate between forward and backward strides and pushing and pulling on the handles to better activate your upper body.
- Drop your speed and resistance slightly, and finish with 5 minutes of hands-free striding.
- Decrease speed and resistance again for your 5-minute cooldown.
