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Elliptical Trainer Interval Workout

The following workouts involve building endurance and burning calories by changing your speed, resistance and/or incline.  The settings are samples only, so modify the workouts according to your fitness level.  Use the Perceived Exertion Scale to determine how hard you're working.  Check with your doctor before you start any exercise program.

TIME Resistance/Level Perceived Exertion

5 min

2 - warm up

4-5

1 min

5

5
1 min 10 6
2 min 5 5
2 min 10 7
4 min 5 5
4 min 10 7-8
6 min 6 5
6 min 10 7-8
10 min 7 6-7
5 min 2 - cool down 4
Total: 46 minutes    

 

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