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.
However, in comparison to walking or jogging, the impact is insignificant. On the elliptical trainer, your legs, knees and joints move in an elliptical motion, which substantially reduces impact. On the other hand, during running you hit the ground with a force up to 2.5 times greater than your weight. 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.