- A person weighing 150 lbs. will burn approximately 300 calories on the average elliptical trainer.
- Elliptical trainers come with a variety of stride lengths, and some high-end machines have adjustable stride length. To get the most calorie burn out of your workout, look for a machine with a stride length of at least 18 inches.
- Many elliptical machines also offer an incline feature. Changing the incline will help burn more calories in addition to helping your body from hitting a weight loss plateau.
- Elliptical trainers offer greater versatility than treadmills or stair-steppers because you can reverse the action and work an entirely different set of muscles.
- Elliptical machines are available in a wide variety of prices. The low end is around $300, and the top of the spectrum is about $6,000.
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