How to choose ellipticals

Elliptical trainers are easy to use and usually have enhanced features and are often compared to the feeling of skiing or running on air. They are more fun then jogging on a treadmill or cracking your knees on a stair climber. But once you have made the decision to buy one you are faced with many options to choose from. This article looks at three brands and shows you how to choose ellipticals.

Life Fitness

Life Fitness offers cross training opportunities and has been highly rated in the industry. There are Life Fitness machines in many health clubs and gyms and they have a variety of settings across the models. The Life Fitness 9100 for example has 20 different resistance options as well as an auto start feature. Some users like the fact you do not need external power to operate the machine. There are also additional features such as a reading rack and accessory tray and various programs such as speed workouts and interval training. Average price for these ellipticals is $2000.

Fitnex

The Fitnex line offer a selection of workout programs. The E50 for example has 6 built in and 16 resistance options. Use those various programs integrated into your workout to get the maximum calories burnt. The display console has RPM speed, weight, heart rate, watt level and time using metric technology. To keep the machine running it uses an adapter power cord. Price averages at $1500.

Smooth REV

The Smooth REV 300 has no impact to your joints meaning a pain free and relaxing workout. The design makes sure user’s hips, ankles, knees and backs are considered. Workout the upper and lower body to get total body results. Programs include endurance, fat burning  and target calories. It is a great machine for burning calories and toning up the muscles. The average price is $1500.

Choosing to get an elliptical trainer for the home is a great move towards pain free and enjoyable workouts, giving you health benefits far better than exercise bicycles, treadmills and stair climbers. Not only perfect for people who suffer from joint pains or back ache the no impact along with the resistance training is great for everyone. This article shows you  how to choose ellipticals for home.