Fit and Healthy Lifestyle

We all know why we want to lose weight. But, do we all know that a
primary goal of any exercise routine is to get your heart rate into a
target zone and keep it there for a period of time. The target zone is
calculated by first obtaining your maximum heart rate by subtracting
your age in years from 220. Your target heart rate is then 60% to 80%
of the maximum heart rate. Because this is so critical, many treadmills
will come with a heart rate monitor to display the heart rate on the
machine. If your treadmill does have this capability, you can purchase
an inexpensive heart rate monitor from most department stores, health
stores or online.

While both elliptical workouts and treadmill workouts primarily are
designed as aerobic workouts for the lower body, there are distinct
differences that may make one, the other, or a combination of the two
the best choice for you.

Elliptical workout

An elliptical workout is primarily different in that there is much
less impact on the feet which is good for people with joint, knee, back
or hip problems. An elliptical workout works the upper an lower body at
the same time, giving your heart rate a faster climb and helping your
legs, back shoulders, chest and arms. You can also add variety by
changing the pedal direction to backwards and working on the quadricep
muscles.

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