In the gym or at home, the elliptical trainer has become a must-have sport to tone your body.

What is the elliptical trainer?

It looks like an exercise bike equipped with a weighted wheel , on which are fixed two pedals, which are themselves secured to two long articulated handles. It is used standing, stalling his feet in the pedals. We inform his age on the screen of the device before choosing his program: tonicity, thinness, walking in the mountains ... We have the choice. Next, the duration and intensity of the exercise are indicated. And here we go for an ultra-quick walk !

What benefits for the body

The elliptical makes it possible to tone the whole body , when pushing on the mobile handles connected to the pedals. In total, 80% of the muscles are solicited without traumatic shock for the back and the joints since one does not take off the feet of the pedals. Good to know: the elliptical makes you lose weight. How? By training 3 times a week for 45 min at 60-70% of its maximum heart rate (the intensity where the body burns fat). In addition, the movements of the device force us to stand up straight and help our abs to contract naturally.

Which elliptical trainer to buy?

For the house, one opts for a rather heavy wheel of inertia (7-9 kg) so that the movement is fluid and regular. We choose an interactive model that gives access to all the essential information to progress (speed, distance traveled, calories burned, heart rate ...). We pay attention to comfort: the heavier the device, the more stable it is. Unmissable, non-slip pedals to gain momentum with ease. Count 200 € minimum .