An elliptical machine provides a great alternate means for getting into shape and maintaining your fitness. This type of exercise machine can give you excellent results in less time than working out on other types of fitness equipment.

Unlike a treadmill, an elliptical trainer works both the upper body and lower body simultaneously. The arm action created by this machine works the back, shoulders, chest, biceps, and triceps. At the same time, the legs simulate walking. The combined action of the arms and legs while working out on this type of fitness machine causes the heart rate to climb rapidly. Optimal energy is expended, and more calories are burned. Your body is toned as your cardiovascular fitness is improved. Less time is required to achieve more results than you would get on other fitness equipment.

Training on elliptical equipment not only improves your cardio fitness and tones your body; it also builds bone density. The onset of osteoporosis is, therefore, inhibited. An elliptical workout is low impact and protects the athlete from injury to the back, knees, hips, or ankles. If you stop working, the machine stops with you, reducing the risk of injury even further.

An elliptical unit has a small footprint and takes up less space than many other types of fitness machines. It uses little electricity to operate, making use of the unit less costly. And, because there is little impact when using an elliptical, there is very little wear and tear. Thus, maintenance is quite minimal.

Smooth Fitness™ offers four styles of elliptical exercise machines: the Smooth® ME, PE, XE, and CE. Each style is equipped with great features and provides the user with smooth motion, as it moves naturally with the athlete's body. Smooth Fitness™ has a style and a price to suit your exercise needs.

(Also refer to the Elliptical Exercise Equipment page.)