Ellipticals are great work out machines. They provide cardiovascular and aerobic exercise. The machines are easy enough for beginners to use yet still can provide a challenging workout for athletes. The best advantage to using an elliptical machine is the non-jarring and smooth feel of the workout. There are many people who can not use treadmills or run because of damaged knees. Ellipticals are smooth motion machines and avoid these problems.

When you are starting out, exercise for twenty minutes, 3 days a week. You should work up to a longer amount of time and more days as your fitness level improves.