Definition of elliptical
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The new fitness room has step machines, a four station weight machine, an upright bike, an elliptical trainer, a treadmill, hand weights, and medicine balls.
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In any case, the second stage engine was expected to fire for nearly six minutes to complete the climb to an initial, highly elliptical orbit.
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This has finally eased a little of my chronic pain and even allowed me to resume some of my former activities, like swimming, walking longer distances, and using the elliptical.
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Martinez used an elliptical machine for 10 minutes on Wednesday and took swings off a batting tee.
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Walking Elliptical training Low-grade terrain hikes High-Impact Aim for 30-45 minutes, 2-3 days each week.
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The misalignment is the unique result of the Earth’s 23.5-degree tilt and our elliptical orbit around the sun (read more).
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Low impact exercise such as walking, biking and the elliptical are good choices for many patients.
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That gave way to elliptical machines, stair climbers and stationary bikes.
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Origin and Etymology of elliptical
Greek elleiptikos defective, marked by ellipsis, from elleipein
elliptical
Definition of elliptical
ellipticals
1 : elliptical galaxy In Hubble's scheme, galaxies are divided into ellipticals and spirals. — Roberto G. Abraham et al.
2 : elliptical trainer Ellipticals move in a smooth, oval motion, like riding a bike standing up, and offer great features like your beloved treadmill. — Monique Savin
First Known Use of elliptical
1936
ELLIPTICAL Defined for Kids
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\-tik\Definition of elliptical for Students
: having the shape of an ellipse an elliptical orbit
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