The first time I hopped on an elliptical was not how I planned it going. The machine was moving faster than my arms and legs could keep up and I was pretty sure I was going to be catapulted across the ...

The elliptical was initially heralded as a no-impact calorie torcher. Somewhere along the line, though, it lost some love. For one thing, moving on those track-sliding pedals isn't "functional"—it's ...

For a solid chunk of my teens and early twenties, I spent my time at the gym watching Charmed on the elliptical. At that point, I associated an elliptical workout with zoning out and soaking up all ...

Walk into practically any gym and you'll be met by a sea of elliptical machines and treadmills. And if you become a regular at any of those gyms, you'll start to notice the same people on the same ...

Though it does not require a mandatory laser scan for female genitalia before use, somehow the elliptical has gained the reputation of being a workout machine "for chicks." I am writing today, however ...

Growing up as a runner and a soccer player, I didn't naturally gravitate toward ellipticals when visiting the gym. Even as a personal trainer, I assumed that the elliptical couldn't possibly compete ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not to be dramatic, but ellipticals save my fitness in times of need. As a runner with on-and-off ...

Elliptical machines provide a smooth, circular motion that mimics walking or running without putting too much pressure on ...

The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of cardio each week, but high-intensity workouts like HIIT classes, spinning and running aren’t for everyone. There are ...

People may be able to keep the weight off by using a compact elliptical device while sitting at a desk or watching TV, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. "Adults in the United ...