How to Keep Fit With a Cross Trainer
Losing weight for the New Year, a summer holiday, a special occasion has always given us good reason to get started on an exercise regime. It should be part of a healthy lifestyle; unfortunately, we don’t always stick to our best-laid plans and start all over again. Some of us need a little encouragement and motivation to keep us going; the good news is many exercise machines can do just that as the cross-trainer. So if you want to lose weight, become more flexible, or increase your everyday fitness invest in an elliptical cross-trainer.
V-Fit MCCT-2 Magnetic 2-in-1 Combination Cycle-Elliptical Trainer, grey/black, 113 x 63 x 157 cm (LxWxH), CY065
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V-Fit AL-16/1CE Combination 2-in-1 Magnetic Cycle-Elliptical Trainer CY022
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Body Sculpture BE5916 Dual-Action Air Elliptical Cross-Trainer | 12 Months Warranty | Adjustable Air Resistance | Track Your Progress | More, Black
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TecTake ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINER FITNESS EXERCISE STEPPER WITH LCD SCREEN
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JLL CT200 Home Elliptical Cross Trainer, 2024 Model, 8 Level Magnetic Resistance, Cardio Workout, Advanced Momentum Mechanism to resemble 10kg, Console Display with Heart Rate Sensor Black & Red
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£229.99
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JLL CT500 Elliptical Cross Trainer, 2024 Version Magnetic Resistance, Adjustable Resistance, Tablet Holder, Bottle Holder, Heart Rate Sensor, 12 Months Warranty
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XS Sports CT700 Magnetic Deluxe Elliptical Cross Trainer - 5.5kg 2 way Flywheel, Tablet Holder, Heart Rate Sensors, Computer (Silver)
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Marcy Onyx C80 Magnetic Cross Trainer with Genuine Elliptical Motion
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Marcy Self-Regenerating Magnetic Elliptical with 24 Adjustable Resistance Levels, 24 Workout Programs and Transport Wheels ME-704, Silver
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Sunny Health & Fitness Legacy Stepping Elliptical Machine, Total Body Cross Trainer with Ultra- Quiet Magnetic Belt Drive, Low Impact Exercise Equipment, Cardio Equipment for Home, SF-E905
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Sunny Health and Fitness Unisex's Portable Stand Up Elliptical-SF-E3908 Ellipticals, Grey, One Size
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Klarfit Myon Cross Trainer - Cross Trainer, Elliptical Cross Trainer, Cross Trainer Machine, 12kg Flywheel, SilentBelt, Training Computer, LCD Display, Heart Rate Monitor, Non-Slip Treads, Black
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NordicTrack SpaceSaver SE7i Folding Elliptical Cross Trainer, Grey/Black
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ProForm Pro-Form Elliptical Endurance 420E Unisex Adult Bicycles, Black, One Size
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Bluefin Fitness CURV 3.0 Elliptical Cross Trainer | Home Gym | Exercise Step Machine | Air Walker | Long-Stride | LCD Digital Fitness Console | Bluetooth | Smartphone App | Black & Grey Silver
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JLL CT600 PRO Elliptical Cross Trainer, 2024 Electronic Magnetic Resistance, Domestic Use, Elliptical Machine, One Way Flywheel, Console Display with Heart Rate Sensor, Tablet and bottle holder
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Tunturi Cardio Fit C30 Cross trainer / Elliptical cross trainer - with tablet holder
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About Cross Trainers
Cross trainers or elliptical trainers are growing in popularity and offer a gentler form of workout in the comfort of your own home. Some claim using a cross-trainer exercises more muscle groups simultaneously and is, therefore, more efficient in burning calories. If you like toned and supple limbs but don’t like the high-impact, muscle-building effects of lifting weights, look into buying an elliptical cross-trainer.
Elliptical cross trainers are great for people of all ages and fitness levels. They are easy to use require little practice and allow you to select a difficulty level through incline and intensity settings. Buying the best cross trainer for your own needs can be a bit daunting.
Cardiovascular exercise machines
For those not familiar with this versatile piece of fitness equipment; they are low impact cardiovascular exercise machines that simulate motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling and skiing. Cross trainers remain stationary and are used by standing in an upright position while holding on to the handrail. You keep your feet on the footplates and by circulating in a smooth fluid motion build strength in your arms and legs with little or no impact on the knees, back and hips.
Popular Elliptical Cross Trainer Brands
You’ll find a large number of brands names making sports and fitness equipment with most of them now producing a range of cross-trainers. Some of these include:
- Tunturi
- Pro-Form
- NordicTrack
- Horizon
- Reebok
- Kettler
- BH Fitness
As with most fitness equipment purchases the best advice is to buy a high-quality brand that has the features that most suit your needs. Features like resistant systems and stride length vary from machine to machine so it is always best to check and compare the specifications on all the machines you are interested in.