Exercise and Elliptical Training
A resident of Grass Valley, California, Robert Fettgather is an associate faculty member at Mission College in Santa Clara. To keep fit, Robert Fettgather enjoys elliptical training.
Elliptical machines are fitness machines used by standing on two rimmed platforms that move forward and back in an elliptical pattern. They are popular in both households and health clubs. The machines allow low-impact workouts that benefit both the upper and lower body. Elliptical machines also enable high-intensity interval training (a combination of an interval that requires maximum effort during the first segment) and steady-state cardio workouts (doing one exercise for a longer period of time) that help strengthen the heart, lungs, and muscles. They also improve stamina.
Because the calorie burn of an elliptical is higher than cardio equipment such as the stationary cycle, the elliptical helps people lose body fat faster, especially during interval training.