Is this any good?

healthymebetterme
healthymebetterme Posts: 99
in Fitness and Exercise
I have an elliptical machine in the house, at least I think it's an elliptical!, the only thing that annoys me about it doesn't have arms that move along as you go, it's just a rounded handle to hold on to. Does this mean the machine is only working out my lower half? My upper body strength is ridiculously low so if this isn't helping I'd rather know now!

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  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Its a cardio machine so its working your lungs and heart.
    Your legs will feel it but its just like walking around really.

    Use your body for resistance training and just go for a walk after.
    Google Nerd Fitness Batman for great bodyweight workouts.
  • healthymebetterme
    healthymebetterme Posts: 99
    Thanks for clearing that up. So I can use it if the weather gets too bad to walk outside really! :)

    And thanks for that Nerd Fitness, it looks great! :D
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    Don't hold onto the bars and ue a walking motion. You can always hold weights in your hands and do curls, etc.
  • RunionX4
    RunionX4 Posts: 190 Member
    Its a cardio machine so its working your lungs and heart.
    Your legs will feel it but its just like walking around really.

    Use your body for resistance training and just go for a walk after.
    Google Nerd Fitness Batman for great bodyweight workouts.

    I will have to check that out. I've never heard of it but sounds interesting.

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