Best Exercise Machines To Lose Weight:
#1 The Home Treadmill
According to a study done by the Medical College of Wisconsin and the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, calories burned on the treadmill for 60 minutes averaged 865 - 705, more than the Stair Machine, Rowing Machine, Stationary Bike and even the Cross-Country Ski Machine.
The fact that treadmills burn more calories, in part, explains why treadmills have continued to be the most popular piece of home fitness equipment. Not only do they help burn fat but the home treadmill is also:
- Appropriate for ALL fitness levels
- A powerful way to track your weight loss progress
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#2 The Elliptical Trainer
An elliptical trainer combines the natural stride of a treadmill or ski machine, with the simplicity of a stair climber. On an elliptical you stand upright on the foot pedals and stride in either a forward or backwards direction.
Your feet move in a natural elliptical motion (hence the name: elliptical trainer) which is the closest simulation to walking and running available without the impact .
There are handrails for balance and some ellipticals even have handles for working your upper body as well - thus providing a total upper and lower body workout.
What makes a trainer unique is the ability to offer a weight bearing workout that puts minimal stress on the joints.
Your feet never leave the pedals of an elliptical trainer, thereby eliminating any impact in your workout. Whether you go forward or reverse, and regardless of the level of resistance, there is a reduced risk of injury from overusing any one-muscle group.
Weight resistant workouts builds bone density and burns calories more efficiently.
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