Or otherwise. An aerobic benefit for sure. But any functional benefit for running? Or is it just a waste?
Or otherwise. An aerobic benefit for sure. But any functional benefit for running? Or is it just a waste?
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If you keep your weight in the ball of the foot, pedaling backwards will activate more of the anterior chain, particularly quads.
If you bias your weight towards the heel while pedaling backwards, it will activate more of the posterior chain--glutes, hamstrings, and calves.
The number one mistake people make with the elliptical is not pushing the resistance and pace enough. It can be a great cross training tool that strengthens most lower extremity major muscle groups well if the resistance is turned up and cadence maintained to a high enough degree. However, most elliptical users just seem to keep the resistance low and coast, capitalizing on momentum.
Good luck!
If you have bad knees, or cartilage issues, backwards pedaling can help.
Elliptical fan wrote:
If you keep your weight in the ball of the foot, pedaling backwards will activate more of the anterior chain, particularly quads.
If you bias your weight towards the heel while pedaling backwards, it will activate more of the posterior chain--glutes, hamstrings, and calves.
The number one mistake people make with the elliptical is not pushing the resistance and pace enough. It can be a great cross training tool that strengthens most lower extremity major muscle groups well if the resistance is turned up and cadence maintained to a high enough degree. However, most elliptical users just seem to keep the resistance low and coast, capitalizing on momentum.
Good luck!
I cycle for an hour a day. How much time do you think I should incorporate for backwards pedaling?