BUS 449a Cross Trainer

Hello, dear readers!
This post's idea is to give some tips on how to maximize the benefits from doing your cardio exercises on the cross trainer.
I personally love the cross trainer as it doesn't put so much pressure on the knees and hip joints which is a core concern for people who have had injuries or problems in those areas in the past. This is why I highly recommend this exercise to all of you who don't wish to stress your knees.
I think cross trainers have been underrated as many of you think that running for example is more strenuous for your body. Let me tell you that - if you do the cross trainer right, you will get great results.
The most obvious way to go on a cross trainer is forward. However, you should go backwards on it, as well. This way you will exercise all your legs muscles in one work-out. Backward pedaling will put more pressure on the quadriceps muscles which are part of the front muscles on the thighs. When you go forward you exercise the hamstrings at the back of your thighs. To stress on the butt muscles or the calves, go either way. Don't forget to keep your posture straight in order to engage the abdominal muscles, as well. You should also hold the handles of the cross trainer if you like to work out the arms in the process, too.
So, the cross trainer is a great way to include your entire body in your training. Don't forget to breathe and do it with pleasure:))