Elliptical Trainer

Technique

Stand upright on the pedals with a light grip on the handles. Drive through your legs in a smooth, circular motion, alternating pushing and pulling with the handles if equipped. Keep your core engaged and avoid leaning heavily on the handlebars. Maintain a steady pace and resistance for the prescribed duration.

Steps

1. Place your feet flat and centered on the pedals
2. Stand upright with your core braced and grip the handles lightly
3. Drive the pedals through smooth, continuous elliptical paths
4. Alternate pushing and pulling the moving handles with your pedal rhythm
5. Maintain the prescribed pace and resistance without leaning on the handlebars

Common mistakes

• Leaning heavily on the handlebars
• Allowing the heels to lift excessively from the pedals
• Using short, choppy pedal strokes
• Letting the knees collapse inward

Variations

• Forward pedaling
• Reverse pedaling
• Increased incline
• Stationary-handle leg-only elliptical

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