As the weather drops, more and more people head straight to one machine in their gym-the elliptical trainer. According to a report from the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association, the number of users of elliptical trainers in health clubs grew sevenfold from 1997 to 2007.
Someone told me the elliptical trainer is not very effective for weight loss, is that true? -- Angie, New York City There are three absolute truths I've put forth many times in this column. These truths hold true for the elliptical trainer the same as any other type of exercise be it running, walking, swimming, cycling or anything else.
In the episode Which Exercise Machine Burns the Most Calories? you learned that even though most computers on an elliptical trainer vastly overestimate the number of calories you burn, you can still get a fantastic fat-burning and fitness effect if you use an elliptical trainer that has arm resistance on it.
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