Demo & instructions
Elliptical Stride
Also known as: Elliptical Trainer, Cross Trainer
Instructions
A gliding stride where your feet never leave the pedals while your arms push and pull the handles. It gives a running-like rhythm with no impact.
- Movement
- Locomotion
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 10 min – 60 min
Setup
- 1Hold the fixed handles and step onto the pedals one foot at a time.
- 2Begin striding forward to wake the console, then choose a light resistance.
- 3Move your hands to the moving handles once you feel balanced.
Execution
- 1Stride smoothly, keeping your whole foot in contact with each pedal.
- 2Push and pull the handles in time with your legs so your arms share the work.
Target
Equipment
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
