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ProForm Spacesaver 850 Elliptical

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:40:49 +0000

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ProForm

15 Reviews
Elliptical Trainer
Model: PFEL5105
~~List Price: $699.99~~
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Offers six personal trainer workouts and two heart rate workouts

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The ProForm 850 elliptical trainer features SMR Silent Magnetic Resistance and the choice of 10 intensity levels that can be easily changed without interrupting your workout. The oversized pedals offer comfortable foot placement, while 8 programs give you great workout variety and allow for customized routines. A CoolAire fan helps provide a cool breeze while you exercise, and the SpaceSaver design offers easy storage.

Elliptical Exercise Machine

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:19:10 +0000

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SCHWINN

435 Reviews
Elliptical Machine
Model: 430 Elliptical
~~List Price: $799.00~~
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Features eight computer controlled resistance levels

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The Schwinn 430 offers eight computer-controlled resistance levels and eight workout programs for workout variety, including six user-profile programs, one manual, and one calorie goal program. Its quick start functions allows you to easily change your resistance level while exercising to challenge yourself to the next level. Three feedback programs–recovery mode, results mode, and body mass index (BMI)–allow you to track the progress of your workout routine.

Treadmill vs Elliptical vs Rowing Machine

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:05:20 +0000

There are several considerations when buying fitness training equipment and the biggest challenge is perhaps choosing the one that matches your budget, space and fitness level. But regardless of these factors, you are most likely to land on any of the following exercise equipment:

Treadmill is a popular piece of gym equipment that has become the primary choice of anyone who wants to maintain an exercise routine at home. It lets you walk, jog or run anytime of the day, any month of the year – regardless of season and weather condition. A good treadmill costs at about $1500 but it can go as much as $3500, depending on the brand and features. When selecting one, focus on the load capacity, wide belt, incline settings, safety shutoff, smooth action and solid construction.

Elliptical Trainer is a no-impact exercise machine that simulates running and walking without causing excessive pressure on the joints thus decreasing the risk of impact injuries. The machine can be set from low to high intensity work out that is suited for all fitness levels. Today, elliptical trainers are the most popular piece of gym equipment. Price ranges from $500 to as much as $4000. Try out different brands when buying one.

Rowing Machines are excellent for those who want a total body workout. Requires little space, the rowing machine simulates the body movement of watercraft rowing targeting both the upper and the lower body muscle groups. Proper posture is required to avoid back strain.

Cross Country Ski Machines provide a full body workout, targeting both the upper and the lower body muscle groups. However, this type of machine is hard to master. So before buying one, make sure that you try it out first and see if it is really for you. People who use a cross country are often the best experienced exercisers with sufficient skills, who want a challenging workout.

Step Machines or steppers are low impact exercise machines that improve cardiovascular fitness and build and strengthen lower body muscles. A good step machine can be very expensive. Choose the right one or consider other alternatives if your budget does not fit.

Stationary Bike is composed of pedals, a paddle and some kind of handle similar to a real bike but used as exercise equipment rather than a means of transportation. A stationary bike is good for new exercisers or for those who like to have a no-impact cardiovascular workout. A quality stationary bike costs between $500 and $1000.

Recumbent Machines are like stationary bikes but with the rider sitting in an inclined position. The main advantage of a recumbent machine over a stationary bike is it provides better lower back support, thus minimizing the stress on the knees. A recumbent machine has the same aerobic effect with that of a stationary bike and targeting the muscles of the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteus.

Resistance equipment is often known as either free weights or multi-stations or home gyms. Both have pros and cons and purchasing either of the two requires major thinking. Free weights are reasonably priced and require less space but they also require greater supervision and instruction as they are more likely to cause injury. Multi-stations on the other hand are more convenient to use but takes up a lot of space and the price depends on the quality of the machine. Take your pick.

Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:00:49 +0000

Schwinn
118 Reviews
Elliptical Trainer
Model: 431
$799.00
High-quality elliptical trainer with comfortable and compact design.
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The Schwinn 431 accommodates a wide variety of users, with a full-sized 18-inch stride length and bi-directional pedaling action that lets the user pedal forward or backward depending on the targeted muscle groups. Users will also appreciate the variety of workout programs, including three heart-rate controlled programs, a calorie goal program, a time trial, a fitness test, 10 profile programs, two custom programs, and a manual option.

And thanks to the Eddy Current magnetic brake resistance system, the Schwinn 431 is smooth and quiet. Other details include an backlit LCD display with such feedback programs as Recovery Mode, Results Mode, and BMI; hand-grip heart rate monitors; a water bottle holder; and bottom wheels for easy transport. The Schwinn 431 measures 59 by 26 by 68 inches (L x W x H), weighs 172 pounds, and carries the following warranties: 15 years on the frame, two years on the parts, one year on the electronics, and 6 months on the labor.

Schwinn 460 Elliptical

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:56:13 +0000

Schwinn 460
38 Reviews
Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer
Model: 100145
$999.00
V-Stride technology to let you change stride lengths without manual adjustments or machine modifications.
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Maximize your home workouts with the Schwinn 460 Elliptical Trainer, which features Schwinn’s exclusive V-Stride Technology that allows you to change stride lengths without manual adjustments or machine modifications. The 460 provides a complete lower-body workout: step to target calves and quads; walk to work your thighs and glutes, and run to lengthen your strides and engage all muscle groups.

Featuring a high-tech design, the Schwinn 460 includes 11 workout profiles built by the Nautilus Institute with instructional messages on utilizing stride lengths and foot/leg motions for maximized results. And the Schwinn Advantage workout system tracks results and programming for up to two users. You’ll get heart rate feedback via the HR grips on the static handlebars, and heart rate telemetry using the included chest strap.

The dynamic backlit touchscreen console displays workout and interval time, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance level, and course profile. Other features include an oversized water bottle holder (accommodates 4-inch bottle), adjustable cooling fan, and transport handle and non-skid wheels for easy storage.

Schwinn 430 Elliptical

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:46:25 +0000

Schwinn
426 Reviews
Elliptical Trainer
Model 430
$599.00
BioGlide motion technology allows for a comfortable and natural 18-inch elliptical stride.
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Three feedback programs–recovery mode, results mode, and body mass index (BMI)–allow you to track the progress of your workout routine.