Elliptical

Smooth full-body strides against the resistance; keep a steady pace.

Elliptical, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Feet centered on the pedals, hands on the moving arms, tall posture.

Steps

  1. Stride smoothly against the resistance.
  2. Push AND pull the arms, not just ride them.
  3. Keep the whole foot on the pedal; log the session.

Common mistakes

Coasting on momentum: resistance high enough to feel the push. Heels floating: full foot down. Leaning on the arms: they work, not support.

Breathing

Steady with the strides.