Nutrition Goals on the Go

Vacation season is in full swing in August, but that doesn’t mean that our nutrition goals have to stay behind at home! 

We want to find a balance of finding enjoyment in what we eat, while also consuming foods that nourish and fuel our bodies to complete our desired activities.

While away from home, we are away from a kitchen; therefore, many, if not all, meals are eaten out at restaurants. Given this reality, my tips featured in April’s issue for eating out at restaurants are certainly applicable. 

1. Don’t “save up” for a night out

2. Make your meal balanced

3. Eat seasonally

4. Take advantage of leftovers

5. Practice mindfulness at your meal

Tips that are more unique to vacationing: 

1. Make reservations ahead of time – Set a concrete plan of when you will eat at least one of your meals. This will help to plan the remainder of your meals, while mitigating the amounts of times that you reach a point of starvation. This will help with maintaining mindful eating practices.

2. Check out the menu ahead of time – Since you are booking your reservation ahead of time, you can take that moment to look at the menu and plan how to make a complete, balanced meal based on the menu offerings!

3. Pack your snacks – Traveling with snacks is always a great idea. You never know if there will be a transportation related delay or if your planned excursion exhausted you out and you are hungrier than anticipated! Packing items like mixed nuts, beef jerky, peanut butter and crackers, a protein bar, or even fruit that doesn’t require refrigeration can help tide you over for your next meal – and keep the happy vacation mood lifted!

4. Stay hydrated – The act of traveling; whether by train, plane, or automobile, is taxing and often leaves individuals dehydrated. Packing your favorite reusable water bottle is a great way to ensure you have water readily available and it also serves as a method of measuring the amount of water consumed. If you are unsure about the water quality in your destination, I recommend traveling with a water bottle that has a filter!

5. Plan for your return – What’s the worst part of vacation? Coming back to reality, but by planning ahead and making these super easy egg bites, you have a high protein first meal covered! In addition to prepping your return meal, I also recommend prepping your grocery list. An easy way is, as you are cleaning out your refrigerator, write out your list.

Egg Bites

- Preheat oven at 400º

- Place chopped seasonal vegetables in a large muffin pan

August vegetables: bell peppers, chopped broccoli, leeks, mushrooms, summer squash, and tomatoes

- For meat lovers, you can also add sliced ham, bacon, or your favorite breakfast meat

- Add desired shredded cheese, like mozzarella or feta cheese, into the muffin pan

- In a separate bowl, combine one whole egg or the whites of 2 eggs, a splash of milk & stir

this is done per each egg bite!

- Combine egg white mixture into the muffin pan

- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden

- Let egg bites cool and place in freezer safe container to have ready for when you return home!

Say Farewell to Dieting and Hello to a Healthy Lifestyle

With a crazy new diet being introduced every five minutes, it can feel overwhelming to determine what is actually the best way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  

To preface, we want to ensure that nutrition information is coming from a reputable source. Registered dietitians are the experts in nutrition and are trained to use evidence-based practice when caring for patients and clients.

Through my current education to become a registered dietitian, I have found several tools to help patients find success in meeting their goals.

It might be surprising to hear, but there is no such thing as “good foods” or “bad foods.” Yes, some foods might provide a higher concentration of nutrients, but shifting away from the mentality that one type of food is “better” than another can prevent the feeling that certain foods are meant to be avoided. 

All foods can truly fit into a healthy lifestyle, and recognizing this can help improve one’s relationship with food. To embrace the “all foods fit” mentality, it is important to ask when preparing a meal or a snack, ‘what can I add to this to make me feel fuller longer?’ or ‘what can I add to this to make it more nutritious?’

When asking these questions, we are permitting ourselves to enjoy a food that we might be craving by incorporating it into a balanced meal, leaving us satisfied.

A staple to many of my meals, pasta, is too often referred to as “bad food.” Instead of avoiding pasta altogether, we can ask – ‘what can be added to make this a complete meal?’

When defining the components of a complete meal, a grain, protein source, and fruits or vegetables should be included. 

Grains provide us with carbohydrates, which although often feared, are vital as it is the brain’s preferred source of energy. Grains, like pasta, also tend to be a good source of B vitamins.

Next, we want to think of a protein source that would pair well. Protein and dietary fat actually stay in the stomach longer, this allows us to feel fuller for a longer period of time. This addition makes a meal more satisfying and might prevent the consumption of unnecessary calories later on in the day. 

Finally, adding fruits or vegetables can provide added volume and fiber, further contributing to our satiety while promoting gut health. Fruits and vegetables are wonderful sources of micronutrients, and incorporating fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors can provide a larger array of health benefits. 

When composing a meal this way, we allow ourselves to enjoy the pasta, while incorporating different macro- and micronutrients into our meal, and leaving us fuller for longer. 

Ingredients:

4 oz. of spaghetti

2 medium spiralized zucchinis (‘zoodles’)

1 cup of cherry tomato

1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined

2-3 cloves of garlic

Red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons of olive oil

Black pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 450º. Season shrimp with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Place seasoned shrimp on grill pan, baste with garlic-olive oil. Cook shrimp for ~3 minutes on each side, basting before flipping.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine one tablespoon of olive oil, 2-3 cloves of garlic, a small pinch of red pepper, and 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes. Let simmer.

3. Salt pasta water before boiling. Cook spaghetti according to the package.

4. While pasta is cooking, prepare zucchini into a spiralized fashion. (These can be purchased pre-spiralized for a more time-efficient method.)

5. Reserve a ¼ cup of pasta water when draining the pasta. Evenly distribute the pasta and the zoodles in the large skillet with tomato mixture and one tablespoon of olive oil, allowing the zucchini to be warmed. Add reserved pasta water as needed.

6. Divide pasta mixture into servings, and top with grilled shrimp. Enjoy!

Top Mistakes to Avoid on the Elliptical Machine

Using the elliptical machine is a fantastic way to engage in low-impact, high-intensity cardio workouts that benefit your cardiovascular health and overall fitness. However, like any exercise equipment, improper use can lead to ineffective workouts or even injuries. At Club Sweat in Westport, Connecticut, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals safely and effectively. Let's explore some common mistakes people make on the elliptical machine and how to correct them for a better workout experience.

Mistake #1: Slouching or Leaning on the Handles

Why it's a Problem: Leaning on the handles reduces the effectiveness of the workout by transferring weight off your legs. It also strains your back and shoulders.

Correction: Stand tall with a straight posture, engaging your core muscles. Lightly touch the handles for balance, but avoid leaning on them. Focus on using your legs to propel the machine.

Mistake #2: Using Incorrect Foot Positioning

Why it's a Problem: Placing your feet too far forward or backward on the pedals can lead to discomfort or strain on your knees and ankles.

Correction: Position your feet flat on the pedals, ensuring your weight is evenly distributed. Your knees should be slightly bent at all times during the motion.

Mistake #3: Not Using Enough Resistance

Why it's a Problem: Working out at a low resistance level limits the cardiovascular benefits and calorie burn of your workout.

Correction: Adjust the resistance level to challenge yourself without straining. Aim for a moderate level that allows you to maintain a steady pace while feeling a slight resistance.

Mistake #4: Holding Your Breath

Why it's a Problem: Holding your breath reduces oxygen flow to your muscles and can lead to dizziness or fatigue.

Correction: Breathe naturally throughout your workout. Inhale deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm.

Mistake #5: Overstriding or Using Incorrect Motion

Why it's a Problem: Overstriding can strain your muscles and joints, particularly your hips and knees. Incorrect motion patterns can also lead to inefficient workouts.

Correction: Use a smooth, fluid motion with controlled strides. Avoid excessive swinging of your legs or jerky movements. Focus on a natural elliptical path that mimics walking or running.

Mistake #6: Not Paying Attention to Posture and Form

Why it's a Problem: Poor posture and form can lead to discomfort or injury over time, particularly in your lower back and joints.

Correction: Maintain a neutral spine and engage your core muscles throughout the workout. Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid hunching forward.

Mistake #7: Skipping the Warm-Up or Cool-Down

Why it's a Problem: Skipping warm-up exercises can lead to muscle strain or injury. Skipping cool-down exercises can result in muscle soreness and stiffness.

Correction: Always start your workout with a 5-10 minute warm-up session to prepare your muscles and joints. End with a 5-10 minute cool-down session to gradually lower your heart rate and stretch your muscles.

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Mental Health Benefits of Regular Exercise

In the bustling town of Westport, Connecticut, amidst the daily grind and hectic schedules, taking care of our mental well-being is as crucial as maintaining physical fitness. At Club Sweat, we believe in the transformative power of exercise not only for physical health but also for mental clarity and emotional balance. Let's delve into how consistent exercise routines can significantly improve mental well-being and reduce stress.

The Mind-Body Connection

1. Stress Reduction: Regular exercise is a natural stress reliever. Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, often referred to as "feel-good" hormones, which can help reduce feelings of anxiety and tension.

2. Improved Mood: Exercise has been shown to elevate mood and combat symptoms of depression. It promotes neural growth and reduces inflammation in the brain, contributing to a sense of well-being and positivity.

3. Enhanced Cognitive Function: Physical activity boosts cognitive function and memory by increasing blood flow to the brain and promoting the growth of new brain cells. This can lead to improved focus, sharper thinking, and better decision-making abilities.

4. Better Sleep Quality: Regular exercise can enhance sleep quality by regulating your sleep-wake cycle and promoting deeper, more restorative sleep. A well-rested mind is better equipped to handle daily challenges and maintain emotional balance.

The Psychological Benefits

1. Increased Self-Esteem: Achieving fitness goals and improving physical health through exercise can boost self-esteem and confidence. It provides a sense of accomplishment and empowers individuals to overcome obstacles both in and out of the gym.

2. Social Interaction: Participating in group exercise classes or joining fitness communities fosters social connections and reduces feelings of loneliness or isolation. Social support plays a vital role in maintaining mental well-being.

3. Stress Management: Engaging in physical activity offers a healthy outlet for managing stress. Whether it's through cardiovascular exercise, strength training, or mindful activities like yoga, exercise helps release pent-up energy and tension.

Making Exercise a Habit

1. Start Small: Begin with manageable goals and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts as your fitness level improves.

2. Find Enjoyment: Choose activities that you enjoy and look forward to. Whether it's dancing, hiking, or cycling, finding pleasure in exercise makes it easier to maintain a consistent routine.

3. Incorporate Variety: Mix up your workouts to prevent boredom and target different muscle groups. Try incorporating aerobic exercises, strength training, flexibility exercises, and mindfulness practices for a well-rounded approach.

Experience the Benefits at Club Sweat

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The Role of Music in High-Intensity Workouts

How Music Elevates Your Workout

Boosts Motivation and Energy: Upbeat music with a strong rhythm can elevate your mood and increase your motivation to exercise. It stimulates the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, making your workout more enjoyable and encouraging you to give it your all.

Improves Performance: Studies have shown that listening to music can enhance athletic performance by helping you maintain a consistent rhythm and pace during your workout. This is particularly beneficial for activities like high-intensity interval training (HIIT), where maintaining intensity is key.

Enhances Focus: Music acts as a powerful distraction from discomfort and fatigue, allowing you to stay focused on your movements and goals. It can improve concentration, making your workouts more efficient and effective.

Sets the Tone: The tempo and beat of music can influence your workout intensity. Faster tracks can push you during cardio sessions, while slower rhythms are perfect for warm-ups and cool-downs.

Reduces Perceived Effort: When you’re immersed in music, you may perceive your workout as less strenuous, enabling you to push yourself further and achieve better results.

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Experience Club Sweat with Music-Enhanced Workouts

At Club Sweat, we integrate the power of music into every aspect of your fitness experience. Our state-of-the-art studio in Westport features premium sound systems that deliver crisp, high-quality audio to complement your workouts. Join our vibrant community and enjoy the motivational benefits of music-enhanced training sessions.

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Creating a Balanced Workout Routine Focused on the Elliptical Machine

At Club Sweat in Westport, Connecticut, we believe that a balanced workout routine is the key to achieving optimal fitness and overall well-being. By focusing on a combination of the elliptical machine, weights, and functional exercises, you can create a comprehensive fitness plan that enhances cardiovascular health, builds strength, and improves everyday movements. Here’s how you can structure your weekly fitness plan to make the most of your workouts.

The Core Components of a Balanced Workout Routine

1. Elliptical Machine Workouts

2. Strength Training with Weights

3. Functional Exercises

Structuring Your Weekly Plan

Monday: Cardiovascular Focus

• Warm-Up: 5 minutes of light cardio (e.g., brisk walking or gentle cycling)

• Elliptical Machine: 30-40 minutes of steady-state cardio at a moderate resistance level

• Cool-Down: 5 minutes of slow pedaling followed by static stretching

Tuesday: Strength Training with Weights

• Warm-Up: 5 minutes of dynamic stretching

• Strength Training:

• Squats with dumbbells (3 sets of 12 reps)

• Bench press or chest press (3 sets of 10 reps)

• Deadlifts (3 sets of 10 reps)

• Dumbbell rows (3 sets of 12 reps per side)

• Planks (3 sets of 1 minute)

• Cool-Down: 5 minutes of stretching focusing on the muscles worked

Wednesday: Functional Fitness

• Warm-Up: 5 minutes of light cardio

• Functional Exercises:

• Kettlebell swings (3 sets of 15 reps)

• Medicine ball slams (3 sets of 15 reps)

• Step-ups with dumbbells (3 sets of 12 reps per side)

• TRX rows (3 sets of 12 reps)

• Core exercises (Russian twists, leg raises)

• Cool-Down: 5 minutes of stretching

Thursday: Active Recovery

• Activity: Light yoga or a gentle walk

• Focus: Flexibility and mobility exercises to aid recovery

Friday: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on the Elliptical

• Warm-Up: 5 minutes of light pedaling

• HIIT Session:

• 1 minute of high resistance and high speed

• 2 minutes of low resistance and moderate speed

• Repeat for 20-30 minutes

• Cool-Down: 5 minutes of slow pedaling followed by stretching

Saturday: Total Body Strength and Functional Training

• Warm-Up: 5 minutes of dynamic stretching

• Circuit Training:

• Lunges with bicep curls (3 sets of 12 reps per side)

• Shoulder presses (3 sets of 12 reps)

• Kettlebell deadlifts (3 sets of 15 reps)

• TRX push-ups (3 sets of 10-12 reps)

• Core exercises (planks, mountain climbers)

• Cool-Down: 5 minutes of stretching

Sunday: Rest Day

• Focus: Allow your body to rest and recover

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Benefits of Low-Impact, High-Intensity Workouts

At Club Sweat in Westport, Connecticut, we pride ourselves on offering fitness solutions that cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced athletes. One of the key approaches we emphasize is low-impact, high-intensity workouts. But what makes this method so effective, and why should you consider incorporating it into your fitness routine?

What Are Low-Impact, High-Intensity Workouts?

Low-impact workouts are exercises that minimize stress on your joints while still providing a challenging cardiovascular and strength-training experience. By focusing on movements that are gentle on the body, you can avoid common injuries associated with high-impact activities like running or jumping. However, when combined with high-intensity intervals, these workouts become powerful tools for achieving your fitness goals.

Advantages for Various Fitness Levels

1. Joint-Friendly: Whether you are new to fitness or have been working out for years, low-impact exercises like those on the elliptical machine, or using weights and functional exercises, provide a safer option. They help in maintaining the health of your joints, making it suitable for older adults, individuals recovering from injuries, or those with chronic pain.

2. Effective Calorie Burn: High-intensity intervals push your body to work harder in short bursts, increasing your heart rate and calorie burn. This combination ensures that even without high-impact movements, you can achieve significant results.

3. Improved Cardiovascular Health: By engaging in these workouts, you enhance your heart health without the excessive strain that can come from high-impact exercises. Consistent practice helps in lowering blood pressure and improving overall cardiovascular function.

4. Increased Strength and Endurance: Using weights and functional exercises within a low-impact, high-intensity framework helps build muscle and improve endurance. This balanced approach ensures comprehensive fitness development.

Experience It at Club Sweat

At Club Sweat, we have designed our studio and programs with your well-being in mind. Our experienced coaches will guide you through low-impact, high-intensity workouts that are tailored to your individual needs. Whether it's using our state-of-the-art elliptical machines or engaging in strength training and functional exercises, you’ll find a variety of options to keep your workouts fresh and effective.

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How to lose belly fat with Elliptical Workouts?

When individuals consume more calories than their bodies require, the excess energy is stored in their bodies as fat. As one might expect, therefore, belly fat is often associated with the usual weight gain culprits: an unhealthy diet and too little exercise. The scientific evidence is clear: Eating well and exercising often can help keep belly fat at bay. 

Belly fat may also result from more complicated causes. Lifestyle factors, such as stress and alcohol consumption, can contribute to flab in the stomach area. Most importantly, genetics play a significant role in an individual’s propensity to develop belly fat. For some of us, any weight gain is likely to show up in our midsections, as opposed to elsewhere on our bodies.  

Why is Necessary to Use the Handles to Engage Your Full Body in Elliptical Workout?

Among cardio machines, the elliptical is distinguished by its full-body benefits: When you use its handles and pedals simultaneously, you’re engaging multiple muscle groups. From your quads to your back and core, most of your body gets involved. Because losing belly fat is about burning calories, it’s great to have all those areas of your body actively using energy.

However, some elliptical users don’t actively use the handles, allowing their legs to drive all the movement. To get your whole body involved, it’s best to engage your core and push and pull on the handles. While the pedals will still be the main driver of your motion, you’ll be getting your upper body in the mix.

Long-Term Weight Loss: Banishing Belly Fat With an Elliptical

We hope the evidence and suggestions we’ve provided thus far will guide your fitness journey, helping you use an elliptical to burn through belly fat. There’s one final elliptical advantage worth mentioning: As a sustainable fitness solution, the elliptical can help you keep weight off for the foreseeable future. 

As a low-impact exercise option, the elliptical is perfect for those who hope to lose belly weight for the long term. Relative to other cardio options, you’re far less likely to get injured – and the wide variety of incline and resistance settings can keep things challenging for years to come. As you grow older, your joints will thank you for sparing them from repeated impact. Another barrier to keeping off belly fat is an inconvenience: Traveling to the gym can be unappealing and time-consuming. That’s why we make it easy to bring the perfect workout machine into your own home. Our expert reviews help you pick a great elliptical at any price point, so you never need to leave home to get a fat-busting workout. We’ll help you maintain a healthy weight, while also gaining so many other fitness benefits.

Best tips to lose belly fat on an elliptical machine.

Fat isn’t burned in a particular area when you exercise. A great regimen to follow if you want rock-hard abs is to keep your cardio on your elliptical machine consistent, control your portions at mealtime, and incorporate strength training including abdominal exercises so when you do burn off that layer of fat covering the six-pack we all have hiding down there, it’s more defined.

The elliptical workout results all depend on how much effort you put in. The key is to achieve a caloric deficit. One pound of fat translates to approximately 3,500 calories. Depending on your weight, a typical elliptical session burns between 200-400 calories. When balanced with controlled nutrition, an elliptical can be highly effective in weight loss. To increase your bio-tracking capability, consider using a fitness watch to more effectively estimate calorie burn throughout the day.

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Are you trying to lose weight and have fun at the same time? If so, elliptical workout training is one of the best things you can use to help you achieve this goal. Offering a full-body workout that also helps to increase cardiovascular endurance, elliptical training is a low-impact option that can be used physically at our studios and also from home to assist with weight loss. Reach out to our team here to Book a Session!

5 Major Benefits of Elliptical workouts to strengthen your whole body - Club Sweat

Elliptical workouts are not any different than cardio exercises, like running, walking, and biking, in that they are all aerobic exercises. The biggest difference you can make is how the elliptical targets the body for example when you run or walk, your lower body is primarily at work. Elliptical training works with both parts like the lower and upper body. It typically targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and anterior tibialis. The momentum helps your thigh move backward during the gliding motion, it will help you feel your glutes and hamstrings. Also, it will shake your quadriceps and get worked when your leg is moving forward. The calves and tibialis contract to stabilize the lower legs. Your core muscles are used to keep the body balanced and aligned. We have listed down the five major benefits of adding elliptical workouts to your daily life.

1. Benefits of elliptical exercise to boosts your stamina and cardio capacity

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, is a key part of a balanced exercise routine. When you do aerobic exercise, your heart and lungs need to work harder to provide your muscles with more blood and oxygen. The elliptical machine allows you to get a good aerobic workout, which can strengthen your heart, lungs, and muscles. This, in turn, can help build your stamina and endurance. On an elliptical machine, you can perform both high-intensity interval training and steady-state cardio workouts.

2. Do you know the elliptical training classes helps to burn a lot of calories

If you’re looking for a way to crush your calorie burn in a short amount of time, jump on the elliptical. Depending on how much you weigh, this cardio machine can burn about 270–400 calories in 30 minutes. Burning more calories than you consume can help you lose weight. To boost your calorie burn, consider increasing the intensity of your elliptical workouts.

3. How the Elliptical workout puts less stress on your joints

When the elliptical hit the cardio machine scene runner’s achy joints and overuse injuries rejoiced at the thought of being able to train their cardiovascular system while relieving some of the pressure on their joints. Your knees, ankles, hips, and other joints can take a beating when running or doing other high-impact cardio exercises. Since your feet never lift off of the pedals with an elliptical, this machine offers a low-impact cardio workout.

4. Elliptical workout serves as both an upper and lower body together

An elliptical machine with handles is one of the few cardio machines that can provide you with both an upper and lower body workout. The key to maximizing its upper body benefits is to distribute your weight and resistance evenly. In other words, pump your arms just as fast as you’re moving your legs. When done correctly, the elliptical can target your glutes, hamstrings, quads, chest, back, biceps, triceps, and core muscles.

5. Elliptical training helps to burn body fat

Given that the calorie burn associated with an elliptical is higher than that of some other cardio machines like the stationary bike, it can help you lose body fat in a shorter amount of time. To maximize fat burning, try to focus on the intensity and duration of your workouts. One study found that while both high and medium-intensity workouts helped with fat loss, high-intensity intervals allowed you to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time.

The elliptical workout is significantly less weight-bearing than other cardio exercises like running, jogging, and similar workouts. In other words, with an elliptical, you can continue training without the wear and tear that comes with high-impact exercise.

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5 Benefits of Elliptical Workouts

Elliptical workouts are all the talk in the fitness industry. Whether you are looking to incorporate a new workout routine into your fitness regime or don’t know where to start when beginning a new workout journey, the elliptical is the best machine to use for long-lasting results. We rounded out the top 5 benefits of an elliptical workout below. 

1. Helps improve cardiovascular health, strongest cardio-focused exercise

An elliptical workout is the ultimate cardio-based form of exercise. It focuses on working your heart and lungs harder than the treadmill, bike, or stair climber. Burning up to 750  calories in 45 minutes boosts your stamina, strengthens your upper and lower body muscles burn body fat and improve balance.  

2. A full-body workout.  

It works out your whole body, not just your legs like other cardio exercises. Throughout an elliptical-based fitness class, almost all major muscle groups are targeted while strengthening coordination and muscle endurance.  

3. Suitable for all ages and every body type.  

Ellipticals are completely versatile for all that use them. No matter your shape or size, it will leave you feeling strong and give you results to lose your desired weight in a safe,  effective atmosphere. It is also a great machine to use for those recovering more injury or those just looking to incorporate more cardio into their fitness routines.

 4. Strengthens and targets weaker leg muscles 

One of the biggest perks of an elliptical workout is it targets different muscles in your legs. Specifically, your quadriceps and hamstrings, you can tone these muscle groups by using a variety of pedal strokes while going backward or forwards throughout the duration of the workout. 

5. Aids healthier bone density  

Bones in our body get weaker as we age making it crucial to work on strengthening our bones. An elliptical workout will increase musculoskeletal health with the constant weight being put on your muscles and bones. When your muscles pull on the bones from movement, it makes them creates more bone mass and allows for cells to grow. This can help prevent brittle bones as well as bone and joint disease.