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Love it or hate it, theellipticalis a mainstay when it comes to cardio machines.
Thetreadmill’slower-impact cousin, the elliptical, mimics the movement of runningwithout all that stress on your jointswhile alsobuilding enduranceandstrength.
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Beginner Circuits
New to ellipticals?
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Cycle through the below intervals five times total for a complete sweat session.
Beginner Endurance Intervals
Loved Roser’s circuit sequence?
Repeat the intervals twice through for a full 20-minute session.
Beginner Booty Back Workout
Looking for aneasy hackto diversify your elliptical routine?
Certified personal trainer and fitness instructor Donna Walker has got your back.
Just do your usual workout, but pedaling the elliptical backward instead of forwards.
Though it may not be easy at the moment, your body will thank you.
Advanced High-Resistance Bursts
Perhaps the elliptical section is your go-to spot when you hit the gym.
Keep your heart rate up by alternating high-effort and maximum-effort intervals to get your sweat on in mere minutes.
Alternate high- and then higher-resistance intervals to put your musclestrength and enduranceto the test.
Though you may not be moving quickly, there’s no doubt that your body will be working hard.
