How to Use and Elliptical can be scary and awkward if you’re a first-time user. The machines look intimidating, and you may even have seen someone wipe out while they were using one… ouch! But the Elliptical is nothing to fear, and is even one of my favorite machines at the gym. If you’re eager to give it a ago, and aren’t sure where to start, keep reading! Here are 7 Tips on how to use an elliptical machine.

1. Wear Good Shoes

As with any other exercise, the right shoes are important. Be sure they fit well, and that they have good grip, otherwise, you could face discomfort, injury, or (perhaps worse) an embarrassing slip and fall on the elliptical machine.