Did you know that the world is becoming heavier. Sure there are those celebrities that are rail-thin with bones protruding but most Americans are overweight. Excess body weight can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks and a host of problems. People make promises to themselves that they will get into shape but after a few weeks will forget their promise. Perhaps they live in an area where the weather is bad and cannot get outside enough. There is a solution. Elliptical equipment can give you a total body workout.