Want to give your child a head start on lifelong fitness? Consider children's sports and other kid-friendly physical activities. With your encouragement and support, chances are a few sports will spark your child's interest.
The lower-body muscles are primarily targeted on elliptical trainer, including the: 1  Buttocks (gluteus maximus) For greater the butt-firming effect, increase the incline. 2  Front of thighs (quadriceps) The elliptical trainer really works the quadriceps. 3  However, thankfully it isnât as noticeable as on the stationary bike.
Warm up by pedaling at a moderate pace for the first five minutes of your elliptical session, using little or no resistance. Gradually accelerate your pedaling speed as your muscles become warm. Step 2. Increase the resistance level to make your hamstrings work harder, which will help them to gain strength. Allow your muscles to acclimate to the greater amount of stress by increasing the resistance one level at a time. Avoid going above your fitness level; the intensity should be seven or eight on a scale of one to 10.