Backwards Elliptical?

GurleyGirl524
GurleyGirl524 Posts: 578 Member
edited December 17 in Fitness and Exercise
I have heard that backwards running on the elliptical forces you to work your core muscles. Has anyone tried this and if so, did you get results?

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  • I always switch between forwards and backwards on the elliptical. It works different muscles to do so. I switch about every 5 minutes throughout my workout.
  • lilpe5512
    lilpe5512 Posts: 397 Member
    I switch front to back also. I feel the backwards movement in my hamstrings.
  • stellaskies
    stellaskies Posts: 161 Member
    I'm new to gym equipment so I can barely go forward correctly. I'll have to try this backwards thing, though.
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    It works different leg muscles.
  • wiginn
    wiginn Posts: 147 Member
    I always switch between forwards and backwards on the elliptical. It works different muscles to do so. I switch about every 5 minutes throughout my workout.

    Me too!
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