An elliptical machine is one of the most popular workout machines at the gym, and you can even have one in your home if you have the room for it. But in order to make the most of your elliptical workout, and to burn up to 1000 calories per hour, be sure to follow the tips below. Before long, you will be slimming down and building strength like never before.

Understanding Calorie Burning Potential

In order to burn up to 1000 calories per hour on an elliptical, you need to first understand how calorie burn on an elliptical works.

The number of calories that you will be able to burn will be based upon your body weight, your body composition, your gender, the amount of time that you are on the machine, the intensity of your workout, and whether or not you are incorporating any upper body work into the routine.

The more you weigh, and the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you will burn. Men tend to burn more calories than women. Also, the longer your workout, and the more resistance and intensity you add to it, the more calories you can burn, especially if your upper body is engaged.

How to Maximize the Number of Calories Burned

The elliptical machine will only be able to calculate the number of calories that you burn during your workout accurately if you input your weight at the beginning, so don’t forget to do that. Then, increase your calorie burning potential and burn up to 1000 calories per hour by:

· Using the elliptical machine’s built-in workout programs, increasing the challenge as you get stronger and build your endurance.
· Changing the motion that you are using and increasing the resistance. For example, go in reverse, change your pace from fast to slow and fast again, and vary the length of each stride.
· Achieve anywhere from 75% to 85% of your maximum heart rate to get to the highest calorie burning zone possible.

Whenever you get on an elliptical, or any other machine at the gym, pay close attention to your form, and remember that varying the workout will keep your body guessing so that you can burn the highest number of calories possible.

For even more calorie-burning potential, combine the tips above with a product like TrimThin X700, which boosts your metabolism and helps you shed pounds more effectively than exercise alone.