Whether you want to workout at a gym or health club, or do it from the comfort of your own home, the elliptical trainer is the machine for you. It is now a very popular exercise machine due to the excellent cardio workout you get, with very low impact on your joints, so far fewer injuries and a lot less pain. This means a huge range of people can use them, even those with more brittle bones or with existing injuries. For both weight loss and fitness the elliptical trainer works out all of the body, upper and lower, and makes a very wise investment. So here is a little advice if you are thinking of buying one.
Due to its popularity there are now a lot of brands and models on the market today to choose from. Prices start around $500 and go all the way up to $5000. Though the less expensive models may be more tempting to your wallet, do consider that a cheap price probably means cheap components that may go wrong sooner rather than later. The flywheel is key to an elliptical trainer – it generates the circling motion and the resistance for your workouts.
If you choose a machine just on how cheap it is you are likely to get something that comes with cheap parts. Cheap ellipticals also have cheap flywheels that are designed with belts to create the resistance and these belts do not have a long life span. On the other hand the more expensive machines use a magnetic system that is for more sophisticated as it alternates electrical current to create the resistance levels.
The flywheel’s position is also a factor to consider before you make a purchase. Older models have one large flywheel which fits at the back of the trainer. They are therefore large machines, which may be a problem if you have limited space. However there is now an alternative to this, which designers say improves the machine’s stability and smooth motion. Some later models have two smaller flywheels that sit next to each other making a fatter machine but not as long.
Finally but very importantly you need to make sure the flywheel mechanism on the machine you are considering has a warranty, as this is the thing most likely to break. Good brands will offer at least 12 months whereas others will go as high as 5 years. Buy a brand that is known and can be trusted to back up its warranty.
Elliptical fitness equipment and accessories. Today’s special: Tunturi Elliptical Trainer
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