--- title: Why Posture is Important description: Posture is one of the most important things to maintain while working out. Learn about how to maintain it. image: https://blog.gymsource.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Octaneposture.png --- [![Gym Source| Fit for your life](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png?width=626&height=105&name=Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png "Gym Source| Fit for your life")](https://blog.gymsource.com/) Search [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) [Search](https://www.gymsource.com/search) - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) - Menu - [Commercial](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) ### Products - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) ### Gym Source - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - Menu Item 1 - Menu Item 2 - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) ### Newsletter ### Social - - - - - - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - Fitness Spotlight - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - [Fitness Spotlight](https://blog.gymsource.com) - Why Posture is Important # Why Posture is Important Posted Jul 10, 2013 by Gym Source in [Fitness Tips](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/fitness-tips) , [elliptical trainer](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/elliptical-trainer) , [Elliptical Trainers](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/elliptical-trainers) , [Posture](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/posture) [![Octane Elliptical Trainer](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Octaneposture-300x279.png?width=300&height=279&name=Octaneposture-300x279.png "Octaneposture")](https://blog.gymsource.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Octaneposture-1.png) [Elliptical machines](http://www.gymsource.com/ellipticals) have become celebrated exercise machines for building muscle, losing weight and cardio training. But to get the best out of an elliptical trainer, [correct posture is essential](http://911-fitness.com/why-elliptical-machine-posture-and-form-equal-results). Put simply, position your body correctly for the best elliptical results: back straight, shoulders back, glutes out, and head held high. If you don’t normally think about your posture, it might feel unnatural. But good posture is key to injury-free exercise on an elliptical machine, and it can help you achieve even better results. [So how do you maintain good posture](http://www.livestrong.com/article/377498-proper-elliptical-posture/) on an elliptical trainer? First, make a conscious effort not to hunch or slouch. Stand up straight—taking care not to hang or lean on the hand supports. Most importantly, distribute your weight evenly across the machine as you move. The [position of your pelvis and abdomen](http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/equipment/at-the-gym-proper-elliptical-machine-use-and-etiquette.html) are also very important. Consciously pull your abdominal muscles back while you push your pelvis forward. This will put your spine in a neutral position that will minimize back strain during the workout. The best elliptical trainers are ergonomically designed to help encourage good posture. But it’s up to you to ensure that you maintain “[proper elliptical body posture](http://www.fitness.com/articles/278/elliptical_machine_body_posture.php)” throughout every workout. Be assured that **you** will be the winner! Share this story: # Recent Posts ## [May 30th, 2023 Fix Your Weakest Link: Running Are you doing well with the swimming and biking parts of your triathlon, but falling behind when it comes to running? 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