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Elliptical Training Burns Calories

As we all know, the calorie is the foundation of weight gain and weight loss. Consuming more calories than you burn will add up to some serious belly fat. That’s why it is imperative to exercise and to use exercise equipment which will burn calories the most efficiently. However, some cardio machines are better at burning calories than others. You should keep this in mind when deciding how to spend you limited workout time.

Elliptical Trainer vs Treadmill

For instance, studies have shown that elliptical trainers tend to help users burn more calories than a treadmill or an exercise bike. This is most likely because elliptical trainers usually come with moving handlebars, so that the user is working their lower and upper body at the same time while also engaging their core muscles to stabilize themselves as they pedal upright. Elliptical machines can be used for crossing training, which burns calories and fat. Users also tend to push themselves harder on an elliptical trainer, because the perceived exertion is less than on other cardio machines.

Burning Calories Tips

For those who are trying to lose belly fat, an elliptical trainer could be a great tool. Most of them come with a calorie counter built in.

Of course, accuracy of these counters may vary depending on the model of the elliptical trainer, the biology of the exerciser and the specific information they choose to input about themselves. Many machines allow you to put in your age, weight and other information, which will help the elliptical better gauge your specific calorie loss.

To get a general idea of how effectively an elliptical trainer can burn calories, consider that a 150-pound woman can realistically burn about 340 calories in 30 minutes, while a 180-pound man can burn up to 500 calories in that same time frame. Pretty impressive!

You can even increase your burn on the elliptical trainer by increasing your speed or the machine’s resistance. The harder you work, the more calories you’ll burn.

If you are a beginning exerciser or have trouble maintaining a consistent speed on the elliptical trainer for a long period of time, consider breaking your workout into two 15 minute sessions or three 10 minute sessions.

Just remember, if you want to lose weight, you need to make sure your calorie burn stays under the amount you consume. After a good elliptical workout, you may be tempted to treat yourself to a dessert or grab an extra handful of chips. When you are hungry, you can make smart food choices through food substitution. Try and restrain yourself. Keep the calories off and watch your belly fat melt away.

Also, don’t forget to include strength training into your workout routine. An elliptical trainer can provide you with a great, high-calorie burning cardio workout, but your muscles need some loving too. Press some metal, and you’ll burn even more calories. You might even notice a six pack nudging through that disappearing belly fat. Last but not least, you'll be managing your stress level, which will also reduce fat.