You're Using the Elliptical WRONG | Physical Therapist Explains

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Going to the gym can be pretty intimidating. All of the machines look complicated and scary. But then you see machines like the treadmill and elliptical and think, I can't possibly mess up using those. Well, unfortunately, we're here to tell you today that there is a WRONG WAY to use an elliptical. Ok, it's pretty hard to be completely wrong about it, but there is a way that activates more muscles and gets you the most out of your workout. Take a look at the way Dr. Lin uses an elliptical!
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@wish 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@danielled3082 Жыл бұрын

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

@LaurensPP 7 ай бұрын

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.

@jessicayoung-jt5zf 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Yessssss

@igentleboy8129 2 жыл бұрын

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..

@livingstone1974 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@CockroachQueen Жыл бұрын

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

@Sammy-mb9bf 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@darkbox123 Жыл бұрын

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

@alexc7857 Жыл бұрын

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

@norakaszuba 2 ай бұрын

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

@juneking4512 Жыл бұрын

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

@meridelmoss1802 2 жыл бұрын

This is so encouraging. Thank you. 🌻

@mishraji2935 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@constablemittens Ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration, thank you for the video.

@pamvancleave6722 2 ай бұрын

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!!!

@tallguytv6272 6 ай бұрын

I have big feet so it basically take the whole elliptical

@JTguitarlessons Жыл бұрын

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

@l.b.1023 4 ай бұрын

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

@juliefrey5417 Жыл бұрын

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

@mikemurray1506 Жыл бұрын

Good tips, thanks for the insight.

@DinoPimp Жыл бұрын

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

@janty962 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video😊

@Lmdub4life 8 ай бұрын

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!

@ResponseAudio 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RehabRevive 2 жыл бұрын

@Therealnyce1 2 жыл бұрын

🙏❤️

@stefanielieb5258 Жыл бұрын

What kind of elliptical

@Louloui636 Жыл бұрын

What kind of virus did that? 😢

@jenniferchavez7964 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JimShankle Жыл бұрын

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!

@Junjo11 9 күн бұрын

Thank you Mr Lin for the video.

@RehabRevive 9 күн бұрын

You are welcome Mr. D

@overdoseproductions9011 Жыл бұрын

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

@tanyacharbury4728 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you!

@MojiCorp 4 ай бұрын

Arigato Dr Lynn. This video was very helpful

@RehabRevive 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

@noelp4110 Жыл бұрын

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

@shortcake180 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@kmuniqco 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ryanmccarthy2033 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cindybobamallow7961 9 ай бұрын

Great advice

@devikapatel9717 9 ай бұрын

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!!+

@profighter1234 2 жыл бұрын

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

@prabalsrivastava4945 Жыл бұрын

Found it really helpful.

@dima_savisky 4 ай бұрын

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

@coreybarnett7785 Жыл бұрын

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.

@michaeldavi9715 Жыл бұрын

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.

@pauldavis9387 6 ай бұрын

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

@illsuive 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ladybugz4839 2 жыл бұрын

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

@blznk 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@darkwolfe6986 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Hyperfoxeye 2 жыл бұрын

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

@-.-_123 Жыл бұрын

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.👍

@laurahodgson6531 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lolah3838 Жыл бұрын

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.

@gaila.8830 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video 😄

@RehabRevive 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊 Glad it was helpful!

@elinino5275 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was doing the toes method.

@bkhs755 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tip 👍

@RehabRevive 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Stay tuned for more!

@Volcanoss911 7 ай бұрын

my thight feel burn using this machine

@zoramisamuelson2928 6 ай бұрын

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

@RehabRevive 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@HerHomeschoolHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Vicbjk 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Someone-A3 Жыл бұрын

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

@RehabRevive Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@surbhibist6707 2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot...I've been doing it wrongly.

@carolindamoji7963 Жыл бұрын

Thanksss!!

@mlob535 2 жыл бұрын

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? 😂😂

@yatshunlee Ай бұрын

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🙏🙏

@JewishKeto Жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite machine!

@wuyucong1990 4 ай бұрын

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.

@makisxatzimixas2372 3 ай бұрын

Friendly reminder that you can switch between the first and technique, depending on whether you want to do cardio or target the glutes.

@foggyfrogman1 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@richardalfaro8886 Жыл бұрын

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

@nemasis3134 3 ай бұрын

I do a lot in the gym, but the Elliptical is my favorite thing to do. I always start the gym with a 40-45 min run and fast tempo music.

@kingpuppet5881 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TreyDeuce109 5 ай бұрын

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..

@davidm3569 2 жыл бұрын

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

@firepowerjohan 4 ай бұрын

I thought this machine's purpose was to emulate Cross Country Skiiing Diagonal. 🤔 That is how I use it, except I try to keep heels down

@aarushi8699 2 жыл бұрын

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

@pritchy007 10 ай бұрын

Just used this machine today for the first time. Let's go baby!! 😅It's awesome because I don't lose my balance as it happens when I use the trademill. Also, it is low impact, so I can do it while recovering from leg day. So good

@Debt-tective 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome editing lol

@RehabRevive 2 жыл бұрын

Griffin thanks you for your praise :)

@daddysgem4296 2 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@kingpuppet5881 Жыл бұрын

But what if you are short and can't get your heels to the back?

@Antonio-wd3ok Жыл бұрын

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

@v.cuavers7764 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rangerowneg Жыл бұрын

Damn, tried it your way and wow I feel the difference. So much of a better workout, thank you for this vid

@RehabRevive Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. We also have one for the treadmill. Let us know what you think!

@rangerowneg Жыл бұрын

@@RehabRevive unfortunately I only have an elliptical so I'm trying to maximize my efficiency with it. Thanks again!

@AP-zo1ww 4 ай бұрын

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!

@georget.i.2596 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@CaptainFalcon333 Жыл бұрын

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!

@KarenSchuessler Ай бұрын

I’ve been killing my quads all this time when I could have been strengthening my glutes-which I need to do! Thank you for this short and efficient video! I Iike to use the handles to get my heart rate up faster. Everything is going! 😊

@ghazalaahmed8547 2 жыл бұрын

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

@arleneriley2524 2 жыл бұрын

What is the name brand of the elliptical machine?

@Takeitlightly6 2 жыл бұрын

Love your production of fast and furious

@lenad1322 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lacasita3697 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏾

@neilbeech4093 Жыл бұрын

Good video

@RehabRevive Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@thoulajaime1178 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Guanjyn Жыл бұрын

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

@Devin.R 6 күн бұрын

I’ll try these tips. Been getting serious hip flexor tightness on my right side after spamming elliptical sessions days in a row. Likely more of an issue in other areas of training as well can’t blame the machine but this will hopefully take one aggravation away.

@kevystead 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ArefinGamingandWork 8 ай бұрын

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

@donatospoony Жыл бұрын

My posture has improved 100 % by relying only on. “balance “ and keeping my arms to my side . Don’t know why ?, but it works . I do more aggressive upper body exercises separately .