Elliptical Trainer Stride for Best Workout?

[Mel_Knee]

Hi All! At my gym, you can set the stride length on the elliptical trainers. My question is, is it a better workout with a shorter stride or a longer stride? Does anyone know the difference in what muscles are getting worked?

Thanks! I'm new at this!

Mel

 

[thedevil]

Use the entire range that you find comforable. So use different settings on different days and you will be sure a range of muscles are getting worked out. Larger step size will effect the hamstrings a bit more it seems.

 

[Mel_Knee]

Thanks so much!