Some call them cross trainers, steppers, stair masters and other things, but elliptical trainers are simply put cardiovascular machines that allow you to move your legs in a smooth, oval shaped motion similar to that of riding a bike. This rounded motion lessens the stress on joints that is often associated with its counterpart up and down motion.

Some elliptical trainers provide arm handles that lets you to either switch the focus of your workout from the lower body to the upper body or to simultaneously work out both the lower and upper bodies. Others are simply designed to work the legs and glutes. There's a trainer available depending on a target body part to shape.

Of the many elliptical trainers out there, Nordic Track Elliptical Trainers are some of the greatest tools to consider because they are made to provide a level of fitness that one should expect from elliptical machines. There are machines that feature some high tech devices to make the workout experience comfortable and enjoyable but the underlying principle is that the machine works efficiently by providing a workout that burns calories to achieve weight loss or gain better muscle tone.

A few great features of Nordic Track Elliptical Trainers are the adjustability of some of its settings. The resistance and incline of the trainer can be varied providing for a more challenging workout which in turn allows for more calories to be burnt and more weight to be lost. Adjusting the speed can also give the same results pertaining to a more challenging workout. The adjustable stride provides for different muscle groups to be activated during a workout allowing anyone to achieve a better body with even muscle tone. Switching from a lower body to an upper body workout or working out both at the same time has never been as easy as getting a firm grip on the moving handle bars. This cuts the overall workout time in order to achieve a better body in less the time it would take on a treadmill. All this can be done without having to compromise the characteristic smooth motion of elliptical machines that lessens the risk of injury or furthering an existing one.

Whether it's for weight loss, muscle tone or just for the sake of working out, Nordic Track Elliptical Trainers are for everyone of any age or physical fitness. All it really takes is dedication to the routine of working out.