The History of the Elliptical Machine
Health and Wellness | (1)
It's commonly known that elliptical machines are a great way to get a good cardio workout, that's easy on the joints (I've written about the benefits of stride elliptical machines before). However, what's not so clear is how these machines came about.
If you look at any other piece of cardio equipment, you can get a good idea of where they came from. Stair machines mimic the motion of climbing stairs, stationary bikes are just bicycles that stay in place, and the good old fashioned treadmill was built for jogging and running, two of the oldest human activities.
It's not ...
