Elliptical trainers are a new type of trainers that are comparable in efficiency to treadmills, but do not have their main drawback - shock loads, which are contraindicated for many. The elliptical trainer allows for both strength and cardio training.
Features of the ellipsoid
The elliptical trainer allows you to simultaneously engage all major muscle groups, while the load on them is smoothly distributed.
Exercising on an ellipsoid, you are not exposed to shock loads, which means that there is no harmful effect on the joints, and because of problems with the joints, some have to give up exercising on simulators.
Legs and arms during the lesson move in a single rhythm along an elliptical trajectory. Numerous studies show that it is precisely these movements that develop muscles most harmoniously.
Elliptical trainers are equipped with a computer that allows you to monitor the load and your results.
On an elliptical trainer, you can move both forward and backward, which allows you to use more muscles.
Even if you set a high load, it will be pleasant to do the exercises, since exercising on this simulator gives a very unusual and pleasant feeling of flying.
Classes on an ellipsoid will help normalize weight, strengthen the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, strengthen almost all muscle groups: arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest, buttocks. The effectiveness of ellipsoids is confirmed by numerous positive reviews from athletes, coaches and ordinary lovers of a healthy lifestyle.
Types of elliptical trainers
There are mechanical, electromagnetic and magnetic ellipsoids.
Mechanical simulators have a low price, they work only due to the energy of human movement, that is, energy is not needed to operate them. At the same time, you can never achieve sufficient smoothness of movements on such a simulator.
Magnetic trainers have a magnetic braking system, due to which the movements are much smoother. Magnetic ellipsoids do not make noise, unlike mechanical ones.
Electromagnetic simulators are expensive, but they have a lot of advantages: they allow you to accurately set the load, do not make noise, have a smooth ride, and are powered by electricity.
Elliptical trainers must be selected according to the weight of the practitioner, since some of them cannot withstand a lot of weight.
Ellipsoids are oversized simulators, so there are foldable models that are suitable for small apartments.
Classes on the elliptical trainer
The handrails of the ellipsoid can be left movable, or they can be made stationary, thus the load can be adjusted.
The elliptical trainer allows you to change the direction of the load. So, with a straight body position, the load is distributed evenly, if you move back, the main load will fall on the buttocks and hips, if you move back, the load will shift to the calf muscles and quadriceps, and if you lean back, the loads will be much more intense.
A good elliptical trainer comes with preinstalled programs for people with different physical abilities.
