Elliptical bikes are indoor fitness machines with foot pedals attached to a wheel-like mechanism. With your feet on the machine´s pedals and your hands on its attached handlebars, you simulate walking or running. Using such a fitness machine can offer you several health and exercise benefits.
 

Burn Calories

Treadmills were once though to be the best fitness machine for burning calories, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, the center reports that elliptical machines may actually do a better job at helping you expend calories. The center also says it´s better at boosting your heat rate. This offers numerous health benefits in terms of strengthening your cardiovascular system and potentially helping you to reduce your weight.

Low Impact

Many forms of exercises, like running or jogging, create jarring friction every time your feet hit the ground. This can wear away at your joints. In contrast, you can simulate running on the elliptical bike´s pedals without any impact. This makes elliptical machines an ideal low-impact workout, according to a research study published in the Journal of Exercise Physiology. The researchers note that this may be especially beneficial for weak individuals or those being rehabilitated after surgery.

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