Calories Burned On An Elliptical Trainer

If you're trying to choose between an elliptical trainer and another piece of exercise equipment like a treadmill or an exercise bike, one of the most popular questions is

'How many calories can I burn with an elliptical trainer?'

You want to get the most bang for your exercise buck - that's understandable. Here are some calories burned estimates for elliptical workouts - and several tips to burn more calories with your elliptical trainer!

General Estimates of Calories Burned with An Elliptical Trainer:

- 150 pound woman, 30 minutes of elliptical exercise: 387 calories

- 180 pound man, 30 minutes of elliptical exercise: 464 - 500 calories

- 120 pound woman, 30 minutes of elliptical exercise: 310 calories

General Estimates of Calories Burned (According To Elliptical Manufacturers)

- Elliptical manufacturers claim you can burn up to 720 calories an hour with an elliptical workout.

Factors that dictate how many calories you burn include:

>> Workout Duration

>> Interval Training

>> Elliptical Tension Settings

>> Body Composition (Muscle to Fat Ratio)

>> State of Cardiovascular system (regular exerciser or new to exercise)

>> Weight

>> Sex

>> Upper Body Arm Usage

Here are several tips to increase your calorie burn with your elliptical trainer:

- Build in Intervals

Most elliptical trainers offer incline and or tension that you can increase or decrease while workout out. Try building in 30 second incline intervals every couple of minutes to your workout.

This will not only push your body further and burn more calories during your workout - but it can also elevate your calorie burn for up to 24 hours after your workout.

- Use Upper Body Arms

Many ellipticals offer you upper body arm bars that you can use to build your arms muscles into your workout. More muscles worked = more calories burned. If there are no upper body arms, grab a couple of 2 - 5 pounds handweights and swing your arms while striding.

- Take Advantage of the Forward and Backward Directions

Using more muscles (and one you may not have used before) also ups your calorie burn, even after your workout. So take advantage of the fact that most ellipticals allow you to go forward and backward. Switch up your routine every few minutes to up your calorie burn.

- Break up your Workout

Experts are now telling us that 2 mini-workouts may even be better than 1 long workout as far as calories burned. Why?

Any exercise will temporarily rev up your metabolism - so if you can do 15 - 20 minutes in the morning, and 15 - 20 minutes in the afternoon, your metabolism will stay charged up for a longer time. (If you can't do this, don't worry - remember that a 30 minute workout will still burn more calories than a 15 minute workout!)

So there are some tips to skyrocket your calorie burn on your elliptical. Good luck and have fun blasting those calories!

Kathryn O'Neill is the chief editor for Elliptical Trainer Review

For more buying tips, elliptical brand reviews, and best buys visit http://www.ellipticaltrainerreview.com

---

Picking Your Home Gym Equipment

When you are picking out the equipment that you are... Read More

How to Choose an Elliptical Trainer that Suits Your Needs

When choosing an elliptical trainer, you'll want to consider a... Read More

Proform Elliptical Trainers Are Not For The Serious

Though many people seem to like their Proform ellipticals, these... Read More

Why Buy A Treadmill?

Buying a home treadmill? Treadmills are still the most popular... Read More

Movement, Muscles and Machines

Sport encourages the integration of the whole organism because it... Read More

Have a Ball With Stability Ball Exercise

Whether you call them a stability ball, swiss ball, or... Read More

6 Features Found in All the Best Treadmills

Are you just plain fed up? If you have spent... Read More

?So You Want To Build A Home Gym?

I walked into the commercial gym yesterday after a long... Read More

7 Essential Reasons You Should Have a Home Gym

The home gym is an amazing resource that you should... Read More

Electronic Treadmills

Electronic treadmills could just as easily be called treadmills with... Read More

Choosing A Home Exercise Equipment

Technology in the 21st century has made life much easier... Read More

Elliptical Trainers Vs Treadmill ? Which One Is Best?

So which exercise machine is best: the treadmill or the... Read More

Treadmill vs. Elliptical -- Whos In The Lead?

See ya later stationary bikes and row, row, rowing to... Read More

Working Out On The Reebok Elliptical Trainer

The Reebok elliptical trainer is a large machine with mostly... Read More

6 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Personal Trainer

Once reserved only for the rich and famous, personal fitness... Read More

What?s So Great About A Trampoline?

Looking for a fun way to exercise and stay healthy?... Read More

Cheap Elliptical Trainers From An Industry Giant

From its humble beginnings as a part time business for... Read More

Horizon Treadmills Offer Top Features For the Lowest Price

Highly rated by numerous experts in the fitness field, Horizon... Read More

Handy Consumer Guide Best Buy Treadmill Evaluators

Consumer Search is an online forum that basically reviews the... Read More

Horizon Treadmills ? Keeping Your Treadmill in Shape!

Horizon treadmills are well built and sturdy, and their durability... Read More

Remanufactured Elliptical Trainers ? Are They a Good Deal?

There are on-line distributors of fitness equipment who offer both... Read More

Using An Elliptical Trainer For Weight Loss And Fitness

My second favorite form of cardio exercise is using an... Read More

What You Should Know About Epic Treadmills

Epic is a well-known manufacturer of budget priced treadmills. Epic... Read More

Workout Shoes - Shoes for Strength Training

I've always worked out in just a plain pair of... Read More

Gazelle Cross Trainer Pro

Fitness guru, Tony Little, designed the Gazelle Cross Trainer Pro.... Read More

Cycling Your Way To Fitness - Stationary Exercise Bikes - Still A Top Choice For Overall Fitness

Stationary Exercise Bikes - Still A Top Choice For Overall... Read More

Durable Medical Equipment

Durable medical equipment and MedicareWith costs of the most common... Read More

Russian Kettlebell Workout

Russian Kettlebells are amazing! These kettlebell workouts may be the... Read More

Whats The Best Way To Care For Your Trampoline?

Your trampoline can be an expensive item, so it's important... Read More

Why Smooth Treadmills are Among The Best

Smooth is one of the better-known brands of fitness equipment.... Read More

Buying A Treadmill - 3 Common Mistakes Most Buyers Make

Buying a treadmill? Congratulations on making an investment in your... Read More

Home Exercise Equipment ? Choosing the Proper Equipment For Your Workout Routine

The fitness industry has become big business as more and... Read More

Exercise Bikes ? Discover The Magic

There are two types of exercise bikes available. The upright... Read More