| Have you ever set foot in a gym, only to find an | | | | covered, I'd like to recommend the four best |
| endless number of different cardio machines with | | | | cardio machines that involve low impact exercise, |
| no clue on where to even start? You'll find cardio | | | | going hand-in-hand with weight loss. |
| machines ranging from elliptical to treadmills to | | | | Recumbent Bike |
| stairclimbers and many more, but which cardio | | | | The recumbent bike operates similar to the |
| machines work the best in aiding your goal to lose | | | | stationary bike but the difference is that your |
| weight without any complications? Before we | | | | body is in a seated position. This machine is often |
| begin, there are three main things that you should | | | | recommended for those looking to reduce stress |
| remember when choosing a cardio machine. | | | | off their lower back which is a bonus for those |
| 1. Pick a cardio machine that doesn't require much | | | | who have nagging lower back problems from the |
| skill. | | | | past. |
| Cardio machines don't have to be high-tech or | | | | Stairclimber |
| gimmicky so you would be better off with | | | | This is one of my favorite cardio machines. A |
| sticking to one that is simple and very easy to | | | | stairclimber involves low impact movements which |
| use. The ideal goal here is to find a cardio machine | | | | helps you keep your focus and maintain the |
| that is simplistic and mechanical in nature. That | | | | intensity without interrupting your flow. It's a nice |
| way your body will naturally move the way it | | | | replacement for those who cannot find stairs to |
| would as if you're outdoors--walking or running. | | | | walk on. |
| 2. Find a cardio machine that you're comfortable | | | | Treadmill |
| with and stick with it. | | | | Treadmills are a great choice for those who |
| Our primary concern when working with a cardio | | | | prefer an interval style of training as a |
| machine is to minimize any risk of injury. It is | | | | replacement for outdoor running. The platforms |
| important to keep your connective tissues and | | | | are professionally designed to reduce impacts on |
| joints healthy throughout a cardio session. This | | | | the joints. Plus, you have the option to control the |
| also will reduce aggravation of any injuries you | | | | difficulty level by either increasing or decreasing |
| may have as well. Any form of injury, big or | | | | the speed and you can raise the platform to |
| small, will put a halt on your weight loss progress | | | | form an incline. |
| and it is something we should avoid at all costs. | | | | Upright Stationary Bike |
| Start with experimenting with different machines | | | | If you're looking for a low impact exercise that'll |
| and see how your body responds. If it's | | | | help you maintain a high level of intensity without |
| comfortable to your taste then by all means stick | | | | losing balance, this is the machine you're looking |
| with that machine. However, if you experience | | | | for. Both recumbent and upright stationary bikes |
| any discomfort, steer clear of it right away! | | | | are recommended for their ease of use because |
| 3. Keep your cardio sessions short and intense. | | | | they are easily programmable to meet your |
| There are several reasons why it's important to | | | | standards. |
| keep a cardio session short and intense. You don't | | | | To sum it up, these four machines are highly |
| have to spend as much energy diverting your | | | | recommended due to their relative ease of |
| focus onto balancing yourself or maintaining a | | | | use--and not to mention, they involve low impact |
| specific form throughout a cardio session. Imagine | | | | exercises which is a plus for any existing injuries |
| yourself running on a treadmill platform where | | | | that you may have, easing the pain on your |
| space if pretty much limited compared to running | | | | connective tissues and joints. Lastly, choose a |
| on an open ground. That much of a difference will | | | | cardio machine that is simple and straightforward |
| have an impact on your body and unnecessary | | | | so that it'll help YOU focus by picking a cardio |
| energy wasted. Thus, it is better to aim for a | | | | machine that is simple and straightforward. This |
| few miles instead of running an hour long | | | | way, you can focus on high intensity training |
| marathon. | | | | rather than focusing your attention on mechanics. |
| Now that we have all three important criteria | | | | |