Cross trainer
Also called elliptical trainer, elliptical
- Works
- Heart and lungs · cardiovascular system
- Front of the thigh · quadriceps
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Needs
- Cross trainer
Setup
Step onto the pedals and hold the moving handles.
Steps
- Start at low resistance for five minutes.
- Push and pull the handles as your legs move.
- Keep your whole foot on the pedal.
- Raise the resistance for a steady effort.
Breathing
Breathe in a steady rhythm. At an easy pace you can still say a short sentence.
Where you feel it
In your legs, arms and breathing.
Common mistakes
- Leaning heavily on the handles.
- Going up on the toes.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.