Using gym equipment

How to use the cross trainer

Sometimes known as an elliptical machine, the cross trainer is an excellent piece of kit! It delivers a full body workout while improving your cardiovascular fitness, and its low impact too.

• Start by safely stepping one foot at a time onto the pedals, using the handles as support.
• Start pedalling to turn on the cross trainer, once the machine lights up, press the green ‘Go’ or start button.
• You can then adjust the resistance using the resistance arrows up and down on the console or the central handles until you find a comfortable resistance to pedal at.
• Hold onto the moving handles, use your upper body strength to push and pull them in tandem with your pedalling movements, instead of just letting the handles move your arms.
• Try to keep your chest up, core tight and avoid lifting the feet too much as you pedal.
• When you’re ready to finish your workout, all you need to do is press the red stop button and the cross trainer will stop.