Elliptical Machines Nordic

Elliptical Machines

Elliptical machines, known also as cross trainers, stair masters and steppers, are a great way to get a good cardiovascular workout. When you use these machines, you move your legs in a motion that is smooth and oval shaped, very similar to pedaling a bicycle. There is less stress put on knee and ankle joints by the rounded motion needed on an elliptical machine then the stress of a treadmill where the motion is up and down.

Most Nordic Track elliptical machines are equipped with handles that allow the exerciser to workout the lower body, upper body or both areas at the same together. It is also easy to switch between these types of workouts during an exercise session. There also are elliptical machines that are made to only work on the lower areas of the legs and glutes.

Using a Nordic Track Elliptical Machine

Elliptical machines are very stable and simple to use. To exercise just place your feet on the pedals, grasp the handles and begin to walk as you normally would. Your feet stay on the pedals as they move in the circular motion. You can even increase your pace to running and all of the impact your body would normally receive by your movements are absorbed by the elliptical machine. In addition to your leg and hip movements, your arms are also being worked as the handle bars move forward and back. You are actually getting a cardio workout plus upper and lower body toning all at the same time.

The Benefits of Elliptical Machines

The benefits of exercising with a Nordic Track elliptical trainer include:

• Exercise is not as strenuous as running on a treadmill or outside
• Low impact results in less risk of injury to bones and joints
• Adjustable stride, including a long stride, makes it simple to workout different muscle groups.
• Full body workout in less time tones and strengthens upper and lower body
• Cardio workout strengthens the heart muscle reducing the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke
• Weight loss
• More energy
• Overall better health
• Requires no skill

Features of Nordic Track Elliptical Trainers

The Nordic Track elliptical machines all have many excellent features. Naturally, there are individual features for machines at different price points. However, all machines feature:

• A space saving design which takes up less room.
• Smooth magnetic resistance
• Multiple resistance options
• Monitors that are easy to read
• Various preinstalled workout programs
• Ease of adjusting settings including speed.
• The ability to adjust both the incline and the amount of resistance.
• An easy way to switch from a lower body to an upper body workout by simply grasping the handlebars firmly.
• Choice of downloading programs

Styles of Elliptical Machines: Nordic Track

There are several styles of Nordic Track elliptical machines each with their own special features and designs.

• The Space Saver series includes the Nordic Track Space Saver Plus Elliptical and the Space Saver Elliptical. The machines are simple to fold up and roll away at the end of your workout session.
• The Ramp series of elliptical machines includes the Nordic Track Audio Strider 800 and Auto Strider 990 elliptical machines. These machines feature a high end sub woofer, speakers and comes with a plug on the console for your MP3 player for a great audio exercise experience.
• Nordic Track A series elliptical machines include:
  • ASR 630
  • ASR 700
  • ASR 1000
  • CX 985
• The Commercial series offers the Nordic Track Elite 1300 and the A.C.T. Elliptical machine

Where to Find Nordic Track Elliptical Machines Online

Thefollowing are several websites that offer Nordic Track elliptical machines for sale.

• Nordic Track
• Treadmill World
• Ebay

Final Thoughts

Elliptical Machines Nordic Track brand are the perfect exercise machines for just about everyone. These cross trainers provide an excellent way to achieve a good cardio workout, tone muscles, loose weight and become overall healthier.