{"id":4845,"date":"2020-08-04T16:29:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T14:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holodia.com\/?p=4845"},"modified":"2024-11-07T14:16:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:16:49","slug":"10-health-benefits-of-elliptical-workouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holodia.com\/fr\/vr-fitness-blog\/10-health-benefits-of-elliptical-workouts\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Health Benefits of Elliptical Workouts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elliptical workouts are great for cardiovascular health. They are also perfect as low-impact workout machines, fantastic for people that are starting on their fitness journey for weight loss<\/span><\/a> or otherwise, recovering from injuries or suffering from various health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll tell you about 10 straightforward health benefits you will get from regular elliptical workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health gain no. 1: Boost cardiovascular health<\/span><\/h2>\n

An elliptical machine can work your heart and lungs harder than a treadmill, bicycle, or a stair climber. Why?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Elliptical machine movements are sure to engage both your upper and lower body, including almost all major muscle groups. This in turn enables your muscles to get more oxygen, and your lungs and heart too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Health gain no. 2: Improve your stamina<\/span><\/h2>\n

No matter if you do regular sessions of 15-minute high-intensity or 30-minute moderate-intensity workouts, you will for sure improve your stamina on your elliptical machine. You can use one of these <\/span>HIIT workout suggestions<\/span> for those high-intensity workouts planning or set your own pace in one of the <\/span>virtual workout options<\/span> found in HOLOFIT.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your lungs and your heart will work hard to pump oxygen to all parts of your body, and after regular daily practices for at least two weeks\u00a0 you will see your stamina levels going up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Health gain no. 3: Lower your cholesterol levels<\/span><\/h2>\n

Aerobic exercise is the king of lowering bad cholesterol levels. And the elliptical machine is the crown jewel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plan to work out at least three times a week. Five to 7 days is better. Try to work out for a total of at least 150 minutes. Anything over that is just a plus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your bad cholesterol levels should decrease after just 3-6 months of regular workouts. Just make sure that you also make sure you stay on top of your nutrition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Health gain no. 4: Recover from injuries\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Because it is a low-impact exercise machine, elliptical is perfect for all of those recovering from knee or joint injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, for people recovering from cardiovascular diseases or strokes, elliptical machines are a great companion in easing back to fitness activities. The intensity of workouts can vary greatly and can easily be adjusted to user fitness and health levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health gain no. 5: Reduce high blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n

Being physically active means that your high blood pressure is in control, as well as helps manage your weight, heart, and stress levels. If the latter three are under control, then so will your blood pressure be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But is every physical activity the same? No: aerobic exercises that do not put too much pressure on your muscular or cardiovascular system are the best. In short: your elliptical machine is your best friend in fighting HBP.<\/span><\/p>\n

You need to love it though, and that\u2019s not easy. Add variety, include virtual workouts, get social, and connect to others on elliptical machines for best results<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health gain no. 6: Improve blood circulation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Remember what we said: your elliptical is working both your upper and lower body muscles, making them pump more blood into the heart and more oxygen into your lungs. You will get better circulation all around, and that will help you improve and maintain your cardiovascular health.<\/span><\/p>\n

And one more important thing to know: because your elliptical workouts will give you better circulation, you will also minimize the risk of vein problems: varicose veins, excessive blood clotting, or even deep blood thrombosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health gain no. 7: Decrease chronic inflammation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Inflammation is how your body\u2019s immune system fights any potential enemy. That\u2019s why you get inflammation whenever your immune system is battling viruses or bacteria or attempting to repair damaged tissue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of us suffer from chronic inflammation without even being aware of it. So how can elliptical machine workouts help?<\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found how just one session of moderate exercise can act as anti-inflammatory therapy. The findings have encouraging implications for chronic diseases like <\/span>arthritis<\/span><\/a>, fibromyalgia, and obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The study from the University of California also found that one session of about 20 minutes of moderate elliptical machine exercise resulted in a 5 percent decrease in the number of stimulated immune cells producing tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a key regulator of local systemic inflammation that helps boost immune responses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Select one of <\/span>HOLOFIT virtual worlds<\/span>, get on your elliptical machine, and start healing yourself!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n