Cross Trainers
What is a Cross Trainer? - a cross trainer, or elliptical trainer as these fitness machines are also known, is designed to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. A cross trainer is designed to provide a cardiovascular workout rather than build muscle, though the user will see the benefits of some muscular improvements.
Will a Cross Trainer help me to lose weight? - if your goal in exercising is to lose weight then a cross trainer could be a good choice of fitness equipment for you. You can burn as many calories whilst exercising on a cross trainer as you can with a treadmill or exercise bike or rowing machine, but the one thing that is particularly noticeable about a fitness workout on a cross trainer is the perceived effort feels lower. In other words, many people feel more comfortable on a cross trainer whilst exercising because they do not feel they are exerting themselves, even though they are expending satisfactory levels of energy (burning calories) as well as getting cardio-vascular (fitness) benefits.
