An elliptical trainer or more commonly known in the gym and health industry as the crosstrainer (but also referred to as an X Trainer for more common gym goers and exercise fanatics) is really a stationary exercise machine used to simulate the natural movement of walking and jogging. However, more importantly it allows to reduce the typical types of excessive tension towards the bones, hence lowering the danger of influence accidents which jogging and running can cause, due to the impact seen on bones and the human body. Because of this, people who have had any bad accidents in the past, such as broken bones or torn ligaments can use an elliptical to remain fit, since the low-impact machine can really help get their fitness back on track.
Elliptical trainers provide a non-impact cardiovascular exercise that can vary from light to high-intensity on the basis of the velocity of the workout and the opposition inclination set by the individual.