What is an elliptical machine?
Elliptical training machine In general fitness clubs, elliptical training machine is a very common cardio-pulmonary fitness training tool, and it is also widely loved by users. The action of elliptical machine is similar to cross-country skiing, so the English name of elliptical machine is also called elliptical cross-trainer. Although the elliptical machine has not been designed for a long time, it has developed rapidly due to its popularity among the public. Unfortunately, so far, there is not much information about the physiological reaction of this new exercise tool in sports physiology books.
What's the use of elliptical machine?
1. Elliptical machine can exercise our cardiopulmonary function, back muscles, and the coordination ability of our upper and lower limbs. It is also a fitness equipment with good rehabilitation effect, and it can burn fat to lose weight.
2. Compared with the treadmill, the elliptical machine is more low-carbon and energy-saving, allowing the body to exercise calmly and naturally, which is more conducive to cultivating an exercise habit and being quieter, so that for a large number of users living in commercial houses, it can avoid disturbing the neighbors next door and the fitness environment is more comfortable.
3. The elliptical fitness machine can move up and down at the same time, which can exercise the coordination ability of upper and lower limbs. It is a good rehabilitation equipment, which does not vibrate much during exercise, as if walking on a vast prairie, and is suitable for the whole family to exercise.
Are there any precautions when using the elliptical machine?
1. Don't climb backwards on the elliptical machine. Some people think that climbing backwards can better exercise the muscles of the buttocks, but it is totally unnecessary. Walking backwards is not easy to control the balance, and it is easy to get into danger. Moreover, climbing backwards will increase the pressure on the knee joint, which will have an adverse effect on the ligaments and tendons of the knee joint in the long run.
2. When using, the sole of the foot must be attached to the pedal, so as to ensure the stability of the action and reduce unnecessary danger.
3. Now many elliptical machines can adjust the inclination. For different gradients, the exercise effect is different. So we sometimes adapt to a gradient and then change to a more difficult gradient, which will be more challenging and better able to shape the perfect figure.
4. Pay special attention after finishing the exercise. Elliptic motion has inertia, so it is impossible for us to finish it suddenly at high speed, which is easy to cause sports injury. To slow down the movement frequency, wait for the machine to stop slowly, and then get off and do elliptical movement!