every eliptical video tells me to use it differently im gonna go ahead and assume there is no correct way

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

This is the correct and only way :)

@jamelsimon1493

2 жыл бұрын

That's the spirit lol

@loganjackson8667

2 жыл бұрын

You act clueless yet did u not just watch this guy explain it perfectly ?!. Try listening and not talk . This guy is just too nice and has a career to look after

@loganjackson8667

2 жыл бұрын

Also thanks I'm overweight and have a ridiculous number of injuries from construction and am thinking of one or a treadmill

@deborahann1303

2 жыл бұрын

@@loganjackson8667 I highly recommend the elliptical. It's very easy on my joints. I had a knee injury I got on a treadmill. I used to run but cannot now because my knee feels like it wants slide out of place, plus I'm 67 🙂 All I can do is walk on one, I find that so boring but I love the elliptical because I feel I'm getting a good workout without pain. This video was amazing to me. Tomorrow when I go I will do what Dr. Lin suggested 3 xs a week with strength training as well.

That’s why the front of my thighs have been hurting so bad. Especially my right thigh bc I been doing ten miles a day and lifting my heels like I’m running and I noticed that I always have my left foot more to the front than the right one. So I been doing it wrong all these years wow. Very helpful video. It’s going to take some mindful practice and focus to change that.

@RehabRevive

5 ай бұрын

Yessssss

watched this video before using the elliptical today. let me just say this changed EVERYTHING for me i got such a killer warm-up and carido workout in and my glutes/hammies felt amazing

I've found that you can vary different postures to focus different muscles. Tiptoe vs heel vs flat, bending the knees or squatting lightly and cycle between those I find gives the best exercise.

I hated elliptical because my toes would go numb and felt like hell to finish my session, with this technique everything has changed! I'm loving the Elliptical session and the pressure on my glutes.

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss sir

@knight23586

Жыл бұрын

Same me

@coolman54061

Жыл бұрын

How tf did you do that??

@jaysquared2061

Жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question pleaseee help me. Im at a 150kg weight and my country doesnt seem to sell ellipticals that support my weight. They do however, sell ones that support 120kg body weight. Is it okay for me to use it despite the excess weight?

@knight23586

Жыл бұрын

Go for 45 minutes walk daily..Don't buy eliptical at this weight..

this is amazing on right on time. actually the best on youtube. im currently with a physical therapist and ill be using this machine for recovery and i cant wait.

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

Glad our advice could help you! We apreciate your support!

Using the arms on the elliptical is not to make the exercise easier. It is there to engage your upper body. If you are using the eliptical machine to warm up before lifting, similar to me, you SHOULD use the handles to engage your entire body in the exercise. It's also better to engage your entire body in general because if you want to just run, run 😂 the treadmill is there for a reason.

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

Good point

@loganjackson8667

2 жыл бұрын

Even better it burns more calories the more muscles u use if you choose to use both . But they make the handles for a reason . If you're trying to focus on working just your legs that is fine too . There's no right way to excercise . It's about just moving and working your heart and lungs and improving your quality of life you don't have to overthink everything

@meenakshisharma6546

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@kairol.4726

2 жыл бұрын

​@@RehabRevive that's literally the desired effect and the function of the elliptical, what do you mean good point? lol. you can feel it when you do it.

@ilearn5

Жыл бұрын

@@loganjackson8667 you mean overthinking isn't gonna burn me any extra calories??

All the beginners out there: Don't take this video too literally, this is only ONE way of doing this. And of course you should use your arms, because this is a machine designed to activate your whole body. Just remember to keep your heels down, and add resistance. No point doing this super fast with little or no resistance.

@marcusmarcus3934

10 ай бұрын

Right. I’ve been hitting the gym for 3 weeks now and the elliptical is by far my favorite. I feel the burn and I burn crazy calories.

@LegendaryWoke

8 ай бұрын

You can use it with no resistance as the machine itself is resistance. Everyone has a different goal!

@koma7778

6 ай бұрын

You can use no resistance at first but it will have diminishing returns for some extra muscle growth

I like to alternate between heel and flat to target the quads and hamstrings, it's really powerful for quads

Thanks much, found out have always been using it wrong, will restart and try to follow as u instructed, thanks, keep growing…

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

This is so encouraging. Thank you. 🌻

This is a good video! My two legs are partially paralyzed from some kind of a virus (as far as they can tell) in 2018. I have been using an elliptical every day for the past couple of years as part of my maintenance training. And, I have been primarily putting my weight on the front of my foot. From watching this video, I started actually rolling my toes off the pedal (as you showed in your exaggerated explanation) during some strokes. I think it's a dramatic improvement in my overall workout! Thanks!!!

@vvnconsultants4876

2 жыл бұрын

Lo

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

@Therealnyce1

2 жыл бұрын

🙏❤️

@stefanielieb5258

Жыл бұрын

What kind of elliptical

@Louloui636

Жыл бұрын

What kind of virus did that? 😢

Thank you sooo much! Just received my elliptical so have to assemble it. So glad I will start off right!!! The personal trainer who demonstrated it had her feet placed right up to the front of the pedal (the rest of their video was extremely well done, very professional) so I did give them a call and gave them a heads up about foot placement and pulling back with the heel so they could also check it out with a physio therapist and correct their video to help their customers get maximum benefit. So your video will hopefully impact all of their customers, not just me. Thank you again!!! : )

@RehabRevive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support

Thank you, Dr. Lin! I find your teaching very helpful as I have been doing it all wrong.

Glad I watched this. I've been trying to get in shape and realized literally every single thing I do on my elliptical is wrong. lol

Excellent demonstration, thank you for the video.

Great demo. What if you are not tall and you want do the heel concept and the arm handles?

Good tips, thanks for the insight.

This was so helpful to watch this demonstration! After watching about eight of these and trying hard to engage something besides the front of my legs, i finally know how. Thank you!!!

This was very helpful as far as where to position the feet. The instruction you provided changed my workout 😊👍🏾

I recently started back up at the gym and I went pretty hard on the elliptical, I was going backwards and now the back of my legs behind my knees is very sore, also the middle of my arms opposite my elbows is very sore. It's been 2 days!! I can't believe I'm this sore from an elliptical machine I've spent so much time on these and never felt sore.

@LiTTLeDizZyUriNe

Жыл бұрын

Same I got soreness on the right side of my foot after pushing thru on the machine. I think I’m just straight up using it wrong

@barbie6695

Жыл бұрын

No pain, no gain.

This machine has been a godsend with my ACL and meniscus inquiry.

Depends what muscle groups your trying to get to. I’m sure it helps on leg control to get to certain groups more then others.

I was just thinking about this. I saw a demo video where they lifted the heel and I thought ouch! That can't be good on the knees. Thanks for this video!

Thanks for the video😊

The way your heels pull like that is waaay closer to a natural walking motion on solid ground. Thanks for showing this!

I can’t wait to try this method. Thank you

Great video but a huge thing u may want to add that can arguably be the most important is to not use your weight to create momentum and riding the flywheel. Try keeping your head at the same height and not have it bounce up and down just using your body like this great physical therapist says. Doing this is harder yes but u arnt there to go easy, going easy is for the couch u are there to WORKout. Doing it this way essentially does the same amount of exercise for your muscles and calories burned in 20 minutes that would otherwise take 30

Great tip. However my cross trainer ( Opti brand ) foot plates angle down more so my feet slide forward to the front end. Any thoughts on this? Thank you.

@johnbradley5236

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Then don't do it that way anymore. -Dr. John

The elliptical machine can be used to target many muscles. This may be the correct way for the muscles described in the video. Your "incorrect" way simply targets other muscles. It doesn't mean it is incorrect. Hell, you can even use this machine for arms/cardio if you wanted. There is no WRONG way!

@potatosalad9519

Жыл бұрын

thats what i was thinking.

@mpclepto182

Жыл бұрын

Everything can be a workout if it doesn't injure you. And many things can injure you if you do them too many times. Like picking up a 500lb barbell with a back like a cat....the proper number of times the human body should do this is 0. I agree with you fully, there may be a 'best' way to use this machine, but that doesn't make all the other's wrong (necessarily, though they may actually be wrong for their own reasons)

@Agnostic_Mind

9 ай бұрын

yea i dissapointed at the guy , he didnt do it right and claimed everyone is wrong , he just focus other muscles

@koma7778

6 ай бұрын

No. It is wrong because gluteus are hard to target VS quads and knees. The only reason you would target the knees and quads is if the are your weakness. Generally to keep all balanced u wanna engage gluteus a lot to keep the stress even

Thanks for the video! My boss gave me his elliptical and I used it for only 5 minutes because my quads were on fire haha. Figured I better look up how to use this thing.

Thanks Dr Lin.. I've had this machine for almost 15 years and only began using it correctly after watching this video 😂

@deborahmatthie5270

Жыл бұрын

I've mine since 2013

Thank you so much. I have been struggling with my ankle so walking alone is difficult. Your video is a successful help to me. I am trying your advice tonight. Thanks again

I've been having a lot of pain in the ball of my heal on the bottom of my foot. I started using the elliptical about a week ago, and I swear that it's healing my heal pain.👍

Thank u for the tip. I am going to implement it today

What’s your recommendation for activating my left glute. I only feel it in my right glute while using and afterwards. I make sure my body is straight, my feet are aligned etc. I’ve been doing it for about three months now, 5 days a week for 30-60 mins. i can see the difference in my right glute compared to my left. The right is firmer, more toned and even a little bigger. Im right side dominate so I’m wondering if that’s why! Anything would help, thank you!

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

Best way is to squeeze that glute or tighten before every push. Like our walking video

Just tried this and yes, it way more taxing...good stuff! 🙏🏼

Great video! Very instructive as I recently just got an elliptical and noticed I was using the front part of my feet to move it instead of my heels

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

We hope you have the right workout and get the real benefit!!

@PennysHRSP

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto

I'm 74 and started using a Nordick Track cross-country ski machine in 1978. After 25 years I had to scrap it and since then have had 2 ellipticals. I just bought my 3rd one and have never thought to get instructions....hey, I'm a guy so what do you expect? When looking in YT for instructions on leveling my new one, I ran into your video. Glad I did since I'm sure I've been lifting my heels since the get-go. I love the exercise I've gotten (I read to take me away from the agony) but I'm sure I have not gotten the workout needed for my hamstrings and glutes. Your recommendation will probably drop me from 45 minutes a day to a lot less as I get used to it but I look forward to seeing the effect on my butt!

Hello dr lin. Thanks for providing this educational video to us kindly. May I kindly ask if I can train my quads with it? And if not, what can be the potential harms? Just want to learn more🙏🙏

I discovered this rooted heel technique by accident. I have a bunion and sometimes it becomes irritated by the flexation at the ball of the foot on the elliptical. So when it started hurting I would just naturally make my foot flatter and shift the pressure to the heel and, voila! My glutes and hamstrings were feeling it within a minute or so and my heart rate increased as well. I know hamstrings and glutes are some of the biggest muscles in the body so if you engage them you're getting a good cardio workout.

Where can I buy the elliptical you used in this video online?

Arigato Dr Lynn. This video was very helpful

@RehabRevive

4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

Very helpful. Thank you!

Thanks, i was the type who was lifting my heels off with feet in front of pedal. Going to try your way now to feel the difference

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know how you feel after trying it this way!

@Hyperfoxeye

2 жыл бұрын

@@RehabRevive i definitely felt different muscle groups being worked out, im not going to solely do it like that as i have no joint issues but switching stances and getting a more rounded workout should help me a lot in the long term. Thanks again

Thank you for demonstrating how to use the elliptical correctly! We got one months ago that’s collecting dust because I don’t like using it because I only feel it on my quads. I’ve been doing it wrong for years! I’ll try your way tomorrow. I still feel like our elliptical is not for a petit person like me, as I feel like my legs are slightly in an A frame rather than normal stance.

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@DailyLearnings1

Жыл бұрын

Is it still with dust now? 😂😂

Thanks for the video.

Thank you Mr Lin for the video.

@RehabRevive

6 күн бұрын

You are welcome Mr. D

Oh this is why my toes are going numb I guess. Thank you! Going to try this at the gym tomorrow

Thanks for telling... Can u plzz tell me will this excercise reduces the hip size?

I just wanted to say that I have also watched several videos, which all told me different things. I must say, tho, that this video was the most helpful. Thank you for properly explaining how to use the elliptical. After watching this video, I got a much better workout! Thanks again!!+

I understand the logic of heels back. But what about shorter people? The machines aren't designed for certain heights. I find myself sliding forward all the time, it's so frustrating. Also, how can you tone the upper body and core on a cross trainer? Thanks for the video.

I will try this method with our Elliptical. L5/S1 laminectomy left me in constant pain and I want to get back to the level of health and drop the weight gained before i had surgery. We bought an elliptical for this purpose but the lower back muscles next my spine spasm something terrible.

I have a question to make. I am a 6'' 2'' man with a weight of 213 pounds and one of the problems that I face with my new eliptical is a knee pain. I think that the problem mainly lies on the fact that my elliptical's stride length is only 18 inches while I guess it should be 20'' or even longer. My second assumption is that I may own a huge lack of fitness that causes me injuries. What is your view about my problem?

@dirtwhisperer658

Жыл бұрын

I bought an elliptical and have been using it since 2014. It takes a lot more out of you than how it looks. It really is a total body workout. I don't think the stride is causing you problems. You may need to work up to 30 min. or 45 min. or whatever your goal is slowly. You might be trying to do too much and your body is not ready for it so you need take at least a month getting up to 30 minutes. Your knees need to be strong for the elliptical and they will build strength after a few months. Be careful. I gave myself tennis elbow by doing too much elliptical and weight training. I know that's what it was because I got it in both arms. It took multiple trips to the orthopedic clinic to get rid of that and I had to quit working out. Now I do the elliptical every 2nd day not every day so my body has a chance to recover. That routine is working good. BTW I am 5'10 and weigh 175 and I am 59. It's good that you are working out. Good luck!

@Gigi-pd8vj

Жыл бұрын

@@dirtwhisperer658 thank you very much for your reply!After three months I realized that it is my lack of fitness that has been causing me knee problems. The length stride may also vary depending on the movement that the eliptical does.I work out about twice per week using the eliptical but I also play tennis and my body weight has already been reduced.

What is the name brand of the elliptical machine?

Great advice

I tried it your way. Much smoother and I lasted longer than usual. Thanks 👍

@RehabRevive

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Hello Sir. You are guiding very well. Thank you. By the way I am a woman and my body is not toned. Can I tone my whole body only by doing elliptical machine ?

Yeah that's what my friend and adviser told me too. That's correct. Thanks

This machine is perfect for me, I love running but I get dizzy very easy on it so it’s an amazing alternative

Found it really helpful.

I saw another video saying your feet are suppose to be in the inner corners ??😭Which way is the right way??

Thank you for the video 😄

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊 Glad it was helpful!

Can I do cardio hit Monday Wednesday and Friday but what can I do the Tuesday and Thursday I have an elliptical and I want to use it daily what do you recommend when I do cardio hit I’m changing the resistance but if I do cardio Tuesday and Thursday too what resistance is good I usually do 3 or 4 and I feel it hard but its good to do that resistance every day or it’s to much I’m confused help and my English is not very well I hope you can understand me thank you

How many should one do on the elliptical on a daily bases

I bought an elliptical since the machine I was using at home was on its last legs... I have the habit of "stepping on my toes" (I don't know the English expression for this, paraphrasing from my language) - stomping your heels when running can cause knee pain/damage from the impact shock, or so I was told. My quads were almost decimated after 10 minutes! This is totally different movement than when using a treadmill. I'll try your technique and see how it goes. Hopefully I'll manage to control my movement while on the elliptical.

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

For sure!! tame the elliptical or the elliptical will tame you!

Hey man, your method seems to work really well for me. The only problem is that my arms give out because sitting back on the heels makes the handles a little too far forward. It's pretty similar to how you looked doing it. I'm surprised you didn't say anything about arm fatigue. Are you holding on like that for 30 minutes straight? Are there handle extenders or something? Thanks!

Im 5'7 just bought eliptical and here stride lenght is only 11 inches, my previous eliptical had much longer stride, so now i feel akward. Is 11 inch stride good for 5'7 can someone tell me because i might want to return machine

Thanks dr. Lin! I didn't know this was meant to target the hamstrings. Makes sense though!

@RehabRevive

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome

My right calve outside part hurts after I did many elliptical workouts, with toe pulling back first. I am gonna try your technique instead and hope it helps! Thanks for the video.

Very good tip 👍

@RehabRevive

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Stay tuned for more!

I've seen video's that say using it during HIIT is good for burning belly fat. Anyone have an opinion on that?

I like the elliptical for when I gain a lot of weight and haven't worked out in like months or years .. as a starting point for about a 2 month time it allows me to go hard from the beginning without worry about shin splints.. like I usually go from 1 mile to like 5 to 6 miles in a week and i usually get injured .. with this I can start at 3 miles at max settings and I lose 30 pounds in about 3.5 months

I see that Irvine jersey in the background. Is that Irvine high? I used to live in Woodbridge

Because I have hip arthritis in my right hip with a touch of dysplasia. I'm not sure if I'm doing it wrong but I tried your technique the other day and it seemed to put pressure on my knees. Any corrections I should make?

@data_storytelling9167

2 жыл бұрын

Do what ever it makes it seems right FOR YOU everyone is diffrent 💖 and there's no actual way on using an elliptical so please please be careful...much love to you💞 - from a stranger

Thank you. I was doing the toes method.

Good timing. I just got my elliptical put in yesterday.

Can anyone suggest me which one should i be buying for home use to burn belly fats? Air bike / spinning bike / cross trainer

Thanks for the tip. I knew I was doing it wrong. Does it matter what I hold? Feels easier when I hold the static handles.

@RehabRevive

Жыл бұрын

Go for it

I see different people use the elliptical differently, even on videos like this. Therefore, I believe at the end of the day, I believe the phrase is: “do what is best for you “. 😊 But I appreciate this.

I’m trying to lose weight and tone muscle should I strength train before or after elliptical workout?

Great tutorial video, there's one thing that you haven't addressed; - the exact positioning of both feet on the "pedals"(?). From what I could see, your feet are placed the closest from each other and, as you demonstrated at 2:09 , your heels are jammed into the back of the pedal. Am I to assume that the positioning can be different from one person to another, or does it not matter enough to specify in a quick tutorial video? Thanks for your very well spoken english, and I hope that you're doing good. Cheers!

I have been using an elliptical for a few years now. If I don’t raise my heels I tend to feel a pull in the muscles right above my ankle in the back. My Achilles’. Any way to prevent that using your method?

This one is better or ordinary cycle one...im about to but one today..plzz advice

I do 45-65 minutes session on Matrix Ascent elliptical. I progressively overloaded it to the point i can do full 65 mns at max difficulty (25) and incline (100% on the machine) at a consistent 40rpm. I also alternate with reverse pedaling for 5mns every 15mins. Is that good? I got huge calves from it, ill try to switch to this stance too cause my glutes are lackluster. Is the advice from Dr. Here also valid on a bike with incline?

Is this good for exercise with a cam deformity hip inpingment s?

Hi . I am samia from morocco.,I am stating using my new elliptical Orbitrac 😊. What is the rythme tu start with. I started with 5 min then Ten now i am exercising 20 min per day. I had 60 kg now 55kg (my ideal weight). I want to stay in 55kg. what is the rythm to insure that 🏃. Thank you Mister ... ?.

@sumedhachakraborty5485

2 жыл бұрын

In how many days u reduce 5 kgs

Hello, planning to buy elliptical machine. What brand are you using? Thanks!

@RehabRevive

Жыл бұрын

Thx just a generic schwinn brand

How many times should you use something like that bro, I hope you can answer Thanks

For beginners how long should I be on there so not to hurt too much after?

I prefer quad-dominant usage, up on my mid-forefoot. I also have the elevation up pretty high. That said, I've used his technique to effectively target hammies. I don't think either is wrong by default, but it depends on what you want to target..

Any reasons why that is the only right way to use it?

I’m only 4’11 and so the front feels like it’s miles away. I can’t line anything up straight and my arms are so so far out in front of me to hang on. Also the elliptical at my gym doesn’t have a place to lock in my heels in the back.

@RafuchoATX

6 ай бұрын

I am a taller than you I do not have problem reaching the handle but mine does not have place to lock my heels like you so I feel I am falling back

What if the back of the elliptical does not have that lip guard to catch the back of your foot? A lot of the ellipticals at my gym just have a flat pedal, with no guards in the back

What do you have against quadriceps?

Do you have a HIIT program

Thank you!

Are we allowed to use the arm handles on the elliptical machine as well if we want to give our full body a workout?

@RehabRevive

8 ай бұрын

Of course

How do you feel about going backwards on them?

Thanksss!!