An Elliptical treadmill will allow the machine user to complete a non impact variable resistance workout in a short amount of time. These exercise machines are considered to be one of the best pieces of equipment in the gym due to their ability to offer such a effective workout while being very easy to use and easy on the body. Many people who could not workout on machines like the treadmill find the elliptical treadmill is perfect for their sore joints. Even people with arthritis and other leg and foot problems can enjoy a workout on these machines.

While the elliptical may not be the best choice for the serious hardcore athlete they are perfect for the average person that wants to get in shape, build up their stamina and drop a few pounds. Because they are low impact your chances of sustaining an injury from them is extremely low, in fact injuries from ellipticals are almost unheard of in the gym community. And because they have the ability to work your entire body in the same workout you do not have to spend hours a the gym to get a complete workout. In fact many people have reported excellent results from just three to four 20 minute elliptical machine workouts a week. And the best part is that almost all of these machines are very easy to use so you do not waste precious time in the gym getting frustrated trying to program or get the machine started, just hop on and go!

Because of this ease of use and excellent benefits to the user the elliptical treadmill has increased in popularity to a point where it now has surpassed the standard treadmill in many health clubs and gyms around the country.