Handrails reduce benefits of cross training.If you hang on to the handrails of treadmills, stair stair n. 1. A series or flight of steps; a staircase. Often used in the plural. 2. One of a flight of steps. [Middle English, from Old English machines, and elliptical trainers An elliptical trainer (also cross trainer or simply elliptical) is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. you may be selling yourself short on the cardiovascular cardiovascular /car·dio·vas·cu·lar/ (-vas´ku-ler) pertaining to the heart and blood vessels. car·di·o·vas·cu·lar adj. Abbr. benefits of crosstraining. Using the handrails for support, even with a light touch, can mean that you will burn fewer calories, have lower heart rates, and lower oxygen consumption compared to hands-free hands-free hand adj → mains libres inv n (also: hands-free kit) → kit m mains libres inv hands-free adj ( exercise. If you need the handrails for balance, consider choosing a crosstraining option that puts the hands to work such as a cross-country ski machine or an elliptical trainer that also works the arms. (Research in Nursing and Health, 2000, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 35-42) |
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