20-Minute Elliptical Workout | Beginner
Lunchtime Quickie! 20-Minute Elliptical Workout For Beginners
Lunchtime workouts need to be quick and efficient. And with the elliptical, you can work different muscles of your legs and arms simply by switching directions on the machine.
| Time | Resistance | SPM* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00-3:00 | 130 | Warmup | |
| 03:00-5:00 | 130 | ||
| 05:00-8:00 | 140 | Speed up | |
| 08:00-10:00 | 140 | Pull | |
| 10:00-13:00 | 140 | Backward | |
| 13:00-15:00 | 140 | Forward/Push | 15:00-17:00 | 140 | Backward |
| 17:00-20:00 | 150 | Forward | |
| 20:00-23:00 | 130 | Cooldown |
*SPM = strides per minute
Incline = 20 percent
Use this workout as a guideline, and adjust the resistance and the strides per minute to your level. Click here for a printable version of this workout to take to the gym.
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