Breathing
Use a steady breathing rhythm that you can sustain. Slow the pace or recover if your breathing becomes uncontrolled.
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The Elliptical Trainer primarily works the quadriceps, with the calves, glutes and hamstrings supporting the movement. It is a cardio movement performed with machine.
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Movement instructions
To begin, step onto the elliptical and select the desired option from the menu. Most ellipticals have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.
The handles can be used to monitor your heart rate to help you stay at an appropriate intensity.
Technique guidance
Use a steady breathing rhythm that you can sustain. Slow the pace or recover if your breathing becomes uncontrolled.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same machine setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing Elliptical Trainer sessions.
Distance, duration and completed sets.
Example: 1 km in 7 minutes. Use the same distance unit and note the route or machine setting.
Compare time over the same distance and similar conditions. More distance and higher speed answer different questions; neither should be read without context.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
See how Jijibisha tracks your progressMuscles
Muscle guide
Quadriceps is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
Swap it
Different equipment, same muscle
These movements also target the quadriceps using something else.
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Get the app
Add it to a routine, record every completed set, and keep the workout saved on your phone even when the gym has no reception.
