Using an elliptical machine is a very good way to do aerobic exercise. Using them will allow you to workout without putting pressure on your joints. You can jog or walk using a machine like this or do a workout of low impact that will solicit your body more than a treadmill would.

Some good names of elliptical machines are Cyclone Crosstrainer made by Quantum Television, Ellipse by NordiTrack, HealthRider Elliptical CrossTrainer made by ICON Health and Fitness and Power Train by Ruthy-Renker.

You can use an elliptical trainer as a cross trainer if you wish. The best elliptical machines will allow you to do cardio, aerobic exercise and strength training.

1) The benefits of an elliptical – it can give you a complete low impact body workout, keeping your joints safe, as you don’t have to slam your feet like you would with a treadmill. You just have to keep your feet where you have to, just like you would on a stationary bike. Using all the time an elliptical machine will help you with the weight training, aerobic exercise and cardio.

2) The best elliptical trainer – there are a lot of elliptical machines, and that makes it so hard to choose the best one. After counting all the pros and cons, I think the Precor line is the best. They are easy enough to use by the beginners, durable, have a lot of options, are dependable, they can be inclined, have twenty resistance levels and a long stride of 19 inch. It even comes with safety features for children, for the parents that worry about that.

And another good part of the Precor elliptical trainers is that they don’t come with a weight limit.

My personal opinion is that Precor is the best elliptical machine, but you can make your own mind. Do some research by yourself and pick the elliptical machine that fits your needs.