Under normal circumstances, sports that will damage the knee will exert great pressure on the knee, such as running, playing ball games, climbing mountains and so on. As a fitness equipment for community sports, the walking machine is simple and labor-saving. It mainly relies on inertia to make your legs swing back and forth and exercise like a spacewalk. There is basically no pressure on your lower limbs, so the walker does not hurt your knees.

Can pregnant women use the walking machine? Not recommended.

Although the walking machine is simple to operate and does not exercise much, it is an instrument that needs to step on the pedal to make the legs swing back and forth. For pregnant women, especially in the third trimester, it is difficult to see their feet clearly and there is a risk of stepping on the air.

Secondly, the walker mainly relies on the upper limbs to maintain balance. When the legs swing back and forth, it will involve the abdomen, which may easily cause abdominal discomfort and may have a certain adverse effect on the baby. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use walking machines.

Is the walking machine aerobic exercise? It is aerobic exercise.

Aerobic exercise refers to the exercise carried out by the human body under the condition of sufficient oxygen supply. Generally speaking, it refers to any rhythmic, long-lasting, moderate or high-intensity exercise.

Walking machine is similar to running, which can last for a long time, and in the process of exercise, the oxygen inhaled by human body is equal to the demand and in a balanced state, so walking machine belongs to aerobic exercise.

Through walking machine exercise, you can exercise the cardiopulmonary function, promote blood circulation, accelerate the metabolic function of the body, and at the same time enhance the muscle strength and flexibility of the lower limbs, which can effectively improve the functions of various parts of the body for a long time.

Can you lose weight by walking? Can't lose weight.

Although aerobic exercise can consume more calories, it is the best way to lose weight, but it will lead to different calories according to the different exercise intensity and exercise time. The walker mainly shakes his legs through the inertia of his own equipment system, and the human body does not need too much effort, so the walker consumes less calories and generally cannot achieve the effect of losing weight.