What is an elliptical step?
Elliptical step is an exercise machine commonly found in gym and fitness centers, although machines are also available for home use. The design of the elliptical step step allows the user to imitate walking up or on top running without a high impact associated with these exercises. The machine allows smooth movement, which is easy on knees, ankles, sides and back, making them a popular choice between a wide range of users. Some step machines also have moving hand -poons, so the user can perform their upper body simultaneously. These platforms are attached to long parallel arms that attach at the front and back of the machine. The rear attachment is attached to the wheel that rotates when the elliptical step is in motion. The arms do not attach bikes in the center point, but instead on high and low bike points. This configuration provides an elliptical movement necessary to allow stepping.
Machine users can either place their hands on a stationary frame or orthosis, or they can use movable hand poles that mimic the movement of ski or tourist poles. This gives the user another opportunity to increase cardiovascular strictness of exercises on the elliptical step. Many machines also contain an adjustable ramp that changes the angle at which the user enters. This makes the exercise easier or heavier: the lower the angle, the easier it will be to exercise and the higher the angle, the more difficult the exercise. The user can adjust the angle at any time while using the machine without having to terminate the exercise or dismount the machine.
Many elliptical step machines have a computer not on the front of the unit. This computer can modify the educational program, which means that the resistance levels can be adjusted automatically without any further user input. The computer can also monitor how many calories is burned, how many steps have been done, how much time has passed and othersrye monitoring statistics. At the end of the training, the computer often provides a summary of the user's performance to give him an idea of what progress needs to be made in a subsequent exercise.