Home exercise equipment should be very comfortable and ergonomic. Elliptical machines are a good choice for home gym equipment.
Instructions
Step 1
Among the wide variety of models of elliptical trainers, three main types can be distinguished. These are mechanical, magnetic and electromagnetic trainers.
The most modern elliptical trainers are electromagnetic. They have a built-in computer that will help you diagnose the state of your body in a timely manner and will choose the required load. You can choose the load on it yourself, the computer will show you the heart rate, calorie consumption, the length of the distance traveled, and so on.
Mechanical elliptical trainers are driven by the muscular efforts of the athletes involved in them. Usually they have several levels of difficulty, according to which you can set the required resistance force.
Magnetic elliptical trainers have not only smooth running, but also braking, thanks to which the musculoskeletal system is not exposed to sharp shocks.
Step 2
When choosing an elliptical trainer, pay attention to the following characteristics:
* Smooth running. Check it at the store itself. Even if they look at you in some strange way. During the test, you should not experience any discomfort in the joints of the leg.
* Forward and reverse movement of the pedals. If there is such a function, then this will also allow you to vary the movements, which means to use different muscle groups.
* Warranty service. A good manufacturer provides a warranty for the frame and mechanical parts, which cannot be less than a year.
* Ability to change the angle of inclination. If the simulator has such an opportunity, then you can use different muscle groups in your exercises. This will help you to avoid getting used to exercises and monotony in classes. However, the models that have movable handles do not have such a function, unfortunately.
* Number of programs. The most necessary set is a pulse counter, a lever or electronic resistance regulator, a warm-up program, a calorie counter.
