An elliptical is an exercise machine that is stationary, which is used to simulate walking or running without adding excess pressure to your joints. They are considered to offer non-impact cardiovascular workouts from light to high intensity according to the resistance the person prefers. In most cases, ellipticals work on the upper and lower body and is designed to elevate the heart rate instead of building or sculpting muscles. Some ellipticals may only provide a workout for one portion of the body such as the lower body and no moving parts for the upper body.

Some of the most popular ellipticals on the market today include the Weslo Momentum 745 Elliptical Trainer, ProForm XP 130 Elliptical, , and the HealthRider 330 Elliptical