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.
It is a cross between a stair climber and a cross-country ski machine. The elliptical trainerâs most conspicuous feature is that it provides a weight bearing (standing on both legs supporting oneâs own body weight), low-impact cardiovascular exercise. Although non-impact/ minimal impact, it is still a weight-bearing exercise. 2  Elliptical trainers are just as good as treadmill. 3  In other words they provide equal exertion on the leg muscles and the heart, such that the workout on your legs and heart is similar to running.