janet’s journal

A very popular type of fitness exercise machine, elliptical machines were introduced in 1995 and have undergone enormous changes since then. Elliptical trainers with movable arms were introduced to the market by Reebok. These were designed to provide exercise to both the lower body and the upper body at the same time. There are many reasons that elliptical fitness machines have gained in popularity. Among the reasons are the low impact nature of the exercises which is gentle on the joints, back, hips and knees. The exercise they provide is also weight-bearing which is very good to help maintain bone density, especially in post menopausal women and they also efficiently burn calories. Elliptical trainers are smaller than treadmills and take up much less space. Maintenance is low so costs are kept down. They are called cross trainers because they combine both aerobic and resistance training. You can adjust the resistance for improved muscle tone in your arms and legs.