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.
While the fitness results of both machines are the same, the workouts are not. An elliptical burns the same number of calories as a treadmill. But it feels a little bit easier. The elliptical gives you more of a full body workout because you use both your arms and your legs.