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The elliptical trainer is a low-impact cardiovascular machine that has varying speeds and resistance. If you are using the elliptical correctly, you should not have any knee, back or ankle pain. Most elliptical trainers have hand poles, allowing you to pump your arms during your workout as well so that you can work your arms along with your lower body. adidas clothing store The elliptical is an easy piece of workout equipment to fall in love with because even a hardcore workout can be done while watching your favorite TV show.
Climbing Stairs
Stair climbers mimic simply walking up stairs, meaning you can get the same workout without ever stepping foot into a gym. Walking up stairs of an apartment building or up the bleachers at a school track is just as effective a cardiovascular workout as a stair-climbing machine. Not only does climbing stairs challenge your cardiovascular system, but it is also a great glute and lower body toner. If you are taking your stair workout outside, just be sure to keep climbing those steps for at least 30 minutes to get the most out of your workout.
Incline Walking
Walking on a treadmill exerts around the same amount of force as working out on the elliptical does, according to MayoClinic.com, meaning that it is a another great low- impact option. To get more out of your walk, change the incline on the treadmill during your workout. adidas clothing outlet Ramping up the incline will not only shoot your heart rate up and increase your calorie burn, but it will also put more of a focus on your lower body, toning and shaping the muscles.
Swimming
Swimming is a complete low-impact cardiovascular workout. There is no impact on your body at all when you are swimming, yet it still provides a cardiovascular workout as well as total body toning. adidas t shirts Since swimming is so easy on the body, you can enjoy a longer workout with more benefits. Swimming is also a peaceful way to get your calorie burn.
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