What is Elliptical training?

Hello Everyone,

Can anyone tell me what Elliptical training is?  And if I am new to it, what shall start?  And which way is more effective?  Please share your experiences here.

Thanks from Bkk - Sam

Elliptical training is using an elliptical cross trainer machine for a cardio workout. Here's a link that describes the machines and what they can do: http://www.allellipticals.com/

I have been using one for quite sometime, and I find it gives me the best workout I can get. They tend to burn as many calories as running without the wear and tear on ones joints. I have mine set up in front of the TV and I simply hop on it and go nuts for an hour a day. I have lost almost 60lbs, and I credit my elliptical for being a big part of that.

Hope this helps!

Okay now I know what it is.  Thanks "freakybunny" for the answer   : )

I usually used it for exercising and burning calories when I went to the fitness center before, but I quit being a member of that fitness center for a few years now.  Dunno what makes me lazy, age, a new job with more responsibility, or whatsoever.  Anyhow, elliptical exercise could be one of my choices.  I dont decide it yet if this will be the one.  I am a kind of person who needs inspiration.  If I had elliptical exercising machine at home, I might not be able to use it while watching T.V. like you do.

Thanks again.  Wish I could lose 60lbs. like you have.  What a success !!

Sammy