Burn Your Calories on an Elliptical Machine

Elliptical trainers have become increasingly popular, and are seen in many gyms and homes across the country. Athletes use elliptical machines as a way to improve fitness and strength. They are a good alternative to other cardiovascular machines. Essentially, ellipticals are a cross between a treadmill and a stair climber, with the addition of upper-body work with arm levers. They can be customized to different fitness levels, are easy to use and a good way to burn calories.

 Calories Burned

 You want to get the most bang for your buck exercise - which is understandable. Here assessments by some calories burned for elliptical workouts - and several tips to burn more calories with your elliptical trainer!

General assessments of calories burned with an elliptical trainer:

- 150 pound woman, 30 minutes of elliptical exercise: 387 calories

- Man of 180 pounds, 30 minutes of elliptical exercise: 464 - 500 calories

- 120 pound woman, 30 minutes of elliptical exercise: 310 calories

General assessments of calories burned (according to the manufacturers elliptical)

- Claim elliptical manufacturers you can burn up to 720 calories per hour with an elliptical workout.