When it comes to finding a great hybrid between cardiovascular and strength training the best machine in the gym is the cross trainer.
First The low impact nature of cross trainers is great for reducing stress on your knees, ankles, hips, and lower back. At the same time, since it is a weight-bearing exercise – you are supporting your body with your legs – it can help build bone density thus staving off the debilitating effects of osteoporosis.
Second Handles encourage users to work upper body muscles providing a total body workout. On most cardiovascular workouts you only work your legs where as on the cross trainer you use your arms and legs.
Finally, The elliptical exercise trainers are programmed with different training settings to help monitor your cardio workout routine and allow you to set one, two or all three of the following: resistance, speed and ramp. The workouts can be very intense or relatively easy depending on the training program you select.
First The low impact nature of cross trainers is great for reducing stress on your knees, ankles, hips, and lower back. At the same time, since it is a weight-bearing exercise – you are supporting your body with your legs – it can help build bone density thus staving off the debilitating effects of osteoporosis.
Second Handles encourage users to work upper body muscles providing a total body workout. On most cardiovascular workouts you only work your legs where as on the cross trainer you use your arms and legs.
Finally, The elliptical exercise trainers are programmed with different training settings to help monitor your cardio workout routine and allow you to set one, two or all three of the following: resistance, speed and ramp. The workouts can be very intense or relatively easy depending on the training program you select.