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- AKA: Elliptical trainer; Elliptical; Cross trainer
- Also works the upper body with moving arms that can be grabbed onto and pushed and pulled
- Resistance and speed are also variable
- Incline can be steepened for a more strenuous cardio workout
- Can move legs forward or backward
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Elliptical machines are often compared to their cousins in the personal fitness world, the treadmill. They are both stationary devices primarily used to walk or run in place. The elliptical machine differs, however, in that the stress to the joints is considerably lessened since the feet experience no impact with the ground.
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Popular Elliptical Manufacturers
- Schwinn
- Sole Fitness
- NordicTrack
- Smooth Fitness
- Precor
- Octane
- Life Fitness
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Elliptical Machine Questions
Wondering where I can get an elliptical machine on the cheap... 1 AnswerHave you tried KMart? I went to purchase a treadmill when I spotted an elliptical trainer for about $70, however you can get it cheaper. Often, Goodwill and sim... read more
Is an ribosome enzyme an advanced molecular robot? If so, how is this model inspiring self-replicating machines? 1 AnswerThe cell, when viewed on a molecular level, is a self-replicating machine. DNA replicates itself in the complex chemical environment of the cell. A ribosome is ... read more
What burns more calories per minute elliptical machine or treadmill? 1 AnswerCalories burned in 60 minutes by a 150 lbs. user: Running, 7 mph - 783 Elliptical Trainer - 774 The elliptical trainer is also better on your joints than a ... read more
What are some NON-BIOLOGICAL machines? 3 AnswersThere are far too many to enumerate here but I will give a list of some. There are simple machines, which many forget to include in lists like this: Incline pl... read more


