Life Fitness X1 Advance Cross Trainer

Life Fitness X1 Total Body Cross Trainer (with Advanced Console) Approx £1800

The X1 is a health club elliptical trainer that gives a smooth performance with a fluid total body motion. The oversized pedals and patented Link6™ elliptical drive system delivers an incredible natural comfortable stride.

Life Fitness X1 Advance Cross Trainer

The Life Fitness X1 Advanced is perfect for maintaining your fitness levels with its easy to read console and bright LCD display. You can see the distance, speed, time, calories, level, heart rate, target heart rate and watts to monitor your progress.

The advanced console provides added workout variety and advanced programs to better help you reach your fitness goals. Although the experienced athlete will appreciate the unparallel quality of a Life Fitness elliptical cross trainer it is by no means out of bounds for the beginner.

Features of the X1 include great programs for the beginner with lighter workouts to gradually build strength and stamina. The advanced model gives added variety with 10 programs plus it has a wireless heart rate monitoring system included.

Classic workouts include Manual, Hill, Random, EZ incline/resistance and sport training. The latter simulates outdoor training with hundreds of different hills and valleys with a wide range of high and low levels of resistance.

HeartSync Workout programs include: Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, and Extreme Heart Rate. There are also 2 special workouts:

1. Goal workout: you determine your goal, including calories-burn/ target rate and exercise until you reach it.
2. Custom Workout: Create & replay a favourite program with specific speed and incline level.

Other features include Quick Start, Race Mode and Warm up Mode Best of all is the 2 user profiles which saves your vital statistics and custom workouts ideal for multi-user households.

Life Fitness X1 Advanced Features

• Display Type: LCD with blue background and white characters
• Workout Feedback Display: 16-character message centre
• LCD Display Size: 4″ x 6″ (10.2 cm x 15.2 cm)
• 10 Workout programs
• WhisperStride Technology for quiet fluid movement
• Stride Length: 50cm (20″)
• Pedals: 41 x 18 cm (16″ x 7″) oversized pedals
• Resistance System: Eddy current (20 levels of adjustment).
• ErgoGrip™ stationary handlebar provides stability during lower-body only workouts.
• Front mounted water bottle holder and built-in reading rack.
• Wireless heart rate monitoring system
• Polar wireless chest strap included
• Maximum User Weight: 135 kg (21.5st/300lbs)
• Size L/W/H (in use): 165 x 68 x 157cm (65” x 27” x 62”)

Bremshey Orbit Control 19R Rear Driven Cross Trainer

Bremshey Orbit Control 19R

Rear Driven Cross Trainer 19” Stride – Approx: £520

A new cross trainer introduced in 2008 that offers a choice of models with 16 inch and 19 inch strides. The Bremshey Orbit Control 19R Cross Trainer includes a new easy to use console with an easier to read backlit display.

Bremshey Orbit Control Rear Drive Cross Trainer

A high spec that you would normally expect to see on a much more expensive elliptical includes everything you need to get in shape and stay motivated. It has 18 exercise programs and will suit users at different fitness level making it ideal for multi users in the home.

A cross trainer ergometer gives you accurate information essential if you train regularly and want to know how you are doing. It measures the results of your training and gives your results in Watts.

When buying an elliptical you’ll find two distinct categories: Front Driven and Rear Driven. Front driven are fairly new on the scene and have the drive system in front. The difference this makes is in the elliptical motion. You will be in a more upright position which would suit taller people.

The Bremshey Orbit Control is a rear driven cross trainer that is both compact and practical. These types are the more traditional shaped machines and have the flywheel and drive system behind you. The elliptical motion pitches you slightly forward at an angle simulating what most people do when running.

Bremshey Orbit Control R19 Features

• Console Displays: Colour, backlit LCD with time, distance, speed, RPM, ergometer, energy consumption and training power which give feedback of the relevant information you need in your workout
• Programs/profiles: 18 programs – quick start, manual, constant Watt, constant Heart Rate Control, 12 presets, 1 user, Heart Rate max limit
• Pulse Measurement: Handgrip (optional chest belt available at extra cost)
• Resistance System: Magnetic with servo adjustment for smooth workout
• Flywheel Mass: 31kg (62lbs)
• Power System: Mains Power – no need for batteries
• Overall Size: 151 x 62 x 158cm
• Weight: 16″ Stride – 55kg (8st), 19″ Stride – 60kg (9st)
• Max User Weight: 135kg (21st)
• Stride Length: 19 inch

Tunturi C40 16″ Cross Trainer

Kettler Cross Trainer Now £323

Kettler Verso 309 Crosstrainer

Burn calories & Keep Fit with the Kettler Verso 309

Once the January sales frenzy is over our minds turn to shedding the extra pounds we put on over Christmas. The New Year usually heralds in aspirations for becoming slimmer and having a much healthier lifestyle.

TV ads and papers are full of fast fix diets but one thing is for sure; working out regularly with a Cross Trainer for home will produce results that last. Exercising also lifts your mood giving you sense of well being that will keep you motivated for longer.

Kettler Verso 309 Cross Trainer – Black/White

Kettler Verso 309 Features

• Motor controlled magnetic brake system with 16 levels of resistance
• 14kg flywheel
• Back lit training computer with 6 programs
• Computer LCD measures: Strain graph, Time, Distance, Speed, Pedalling speed, Energy consumption
• Recover pulse with fitness training
• Electronic pulse measurement via hand sensors or ear clip
• Transport casters and height adjustment
• Maximum User Weight: 130kg/285lbs
• Non slip adjustable treads
• Dimensions: 132 x 42 x 170 cm (LxWxH)

Bargain hunters will be looking to find the best price for home gym equipment while fitness enthusiasts will want an elliptical cross trainer that offers more than a cheap trainer does. Finding the best elliptical cross trainer in the market is not always about how much you spend. It’s only the “best” when it suits your requirements and budget plus has easy to read feed back to optimize your workout.

The Kettler Verso 309 Cross Trainer is a good value compact exercise machine from a brand you can trust. It has a bang up to date look and is packed with features to maximize fat burning. Built to last & designed to a very high standard in Germany by the masters in engineering; the Verso 309 will provide you years of keep fit fun.

Ultra smooth elliptical motion, easy-to-use console and a large LCD display screen will make it a joy to use at home. The Verso 309 from Ketter is also an ideal beginner’s cross trainer; you can gradually work your way through the various programs as you get fitter. The Verso has 6 preset workout programs making your exercise session interesting and fresh.

Folding Elliptical Trainer

Fold away Cross Trainers

When space in the home is tight a folding cross trainer is the perfect choice. There are a number equipment manufacturers that produce these including ProForm, Body Sculpture, NordicTrack and Vision Fitness. Prices range from around £150 for the low cost models up to £1500 for the top quality ellipticals. Folding ellipticals are available from a number of fitnes equipment retailers including

• Gym World
• Sweatband
• John Lewis
• PHD Fitness
• Fitness Options.

Folding Elliptical Cross Trainers

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TrimMaster CT118 Elliptical Cross Trainer

TrimMaster CT118 Elliptical Cross Trainer

The TrimMaster brand is fairly new to the fitness world and has a product line consisting of running machines, bikes and ellipticals. Since its introduction in 2006 the fitness equipment produced is sturdy, reliable and made to a high standard that you would expect them to be  more expensive than they actually are.

The quality mid priced range includes the TrimMaster CT118 Elliptical Cross Trainer that offers a smooth natural elliptical motion no matter how intense the workout. This model boasts excellent features and with a 16 inch stride length will suit most users.

To get the most out of any exercise routine you need varied programmes and easy to read feedback so you can monitor your progress. That’s exactly what you get with the CT118 and with 12 preset programmes there’s no chance of boredom setting in. The choice of workouts keeps you motivated so you get the maximum from your training session.

An elliptical cross trainer of this standard provides a smooth and quite operation which is ideal for home use. For safe effective training there is heart rate monitoring and 16 variable resistance levels plus a body fat analyser so you can check your weight program results.

For absolute comfort while working out there are fully adjustable footplates with height adjustment for the smoothest elliptical action. The inclusion of transport wheels makes it easier to move into position and because no power supply is needed it can be placed anywhere in the home.

The TrimMaster CT118 offers a low impact upper and lower body workout for users of all abilities and fully adjustable cross trainer is great for families to use at home. The maximum user weight is 125kg/19 stone.

TrimMaster CT118 Key Features

• The TrimMaster E118 provides a smooth elliptical movement and silent operating system with low frame entry
• Adjustable footplate with height adjustment for varying the elliptical action
• Backlit console provides excellent feedback on your training session
• Handgrip heart-rate measurement for safe effective training
• 12 Preset programs to keep you motivated
• 16″ stride length makes the E118 suitable for most users
• Body Fat analyser to monitor your weight program results
• Can take users up to 125kg
• Adjustable footplate position for a more comfortable workout session
• Transport wheels for easy manoeuvrability
• Backlit bi- colour LCD with time, speed, RPM, Pulse, Distance, Calories, Level of resistance, watts, and course profile readout
• Programs – 12 preset, 5 HR controlled, 1 target watt, 4 user defined, body fat analysis
• Computer controlled magnetic brake
• Owners Manual

Owned by the former MD of Trimline Bill Hebb of Hebe Fitness Sales, who himself has had over 20 years experience of fitness equipment manufacturing. His has gained quite a reputation as industry innovator and has been involved in the consultation, design, and manufacturing for such brands as Schwinn, Nautilus, Trimline, Free Spirit and New Balance.

York Fitness X301 Cross Trainer

York Fitness is one of the biggest names in the global fitness equipment market and has built up a wealth of experience over the 75 years in the industry.

Their products are of the highest quality with a range consisting of both cardio and strength building products such as treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, exercise cycles, rowers, accessories, multigyms, weight benches, and many more exercise products.

Elliptical cross trainers are becoming the must have item for the fitness fan and manufactures are producing improved models all the time to keep up with the growing demand.

A New Elliptical from York Fitness – X301

The York X301 is a new elliptical that offers a superb array of features to maximize your workout. This is one of York’s top selling elliptical trainers offering a low impact workout with a good range of programs for a varied exercise routine.

16″ Stride Length

It has a comfortable 16″ stride length making it ideal for most users and a super smooth action with an easy to read display console.

For a varied workout session there are 22 programs allowing you to target specific problem areas and gain the most out of your routine. The target heart rate program automatically adjusts the resistance to match your heart rate for optimal training.

The X301 is a new cross trainer that incorporates excellent features and varied workouts to help keep you motivated and achieve your fitness goals that much sooner. So whether you are wanting to simply burn up fat or improve aerobic capacity the X301 can help you on your way.

Detailed Pulse Rate Feedback

The hand pulse sensors on the moving arms enable you to exercise your upper body and get detailed pulse rate feedback on the console. For even greater heart rate accuracy you can also use the wireless heart rate receiver.

The range of features and motivation programmes of the York elliptical cross trainer X301 encourages you in reaching your fitness goals. All in all this new model with its smooth and stylish looks will suit beginners and experienced users alike.

Features of the York X301 Elliptical Cross Trainer

• 1 Large LCD window with 3 colours and backlight
• Feedback Time, Speed, Distance, Calories, Pulse, RPM, Body fat / BMI, Watts,
• -Room temperature, Fitness test,
• Heart Rate Control
• 22 Programs
• Manual, 4 x target, 12 x preset, 4 x heart rate controlled, and 1 x user
• 9 User profiles
• 16 Resistance levels
• 16″ Stride Length
• Resistance: magnetic (computer controlled)
• Heart rate measurement
• Hand grip pulse sensors (on moving arms) and built-in wireless receiver
• Adjustable handlebars
• Adjustable stride pattern
• Non-slip footplates
• Transport wheels
• Mains powered
• Dimensions (HxWxL): 156 x 65 x 150 cm
• Product weight: 55 kg
• Maximum user weight: 150 kg

Quality Build for Rigorous Training

This new model cross trainer from York is built with quality components and its sturdy frame will withstand the most rigorous workouts.

The transport wheels are a useful addition to home exercise machines. They make it so much easier when you want to move from one room to another and for storing it way after you have finished.

Weslo Elite 3.0 Cross Trainer

The past fifteen years or so has seen a rapid increase in the manufacture of elliptical cross trainers.

The popularity of this relatively new concept of fitness training has led to many companies supplying elliptical trainers for the commercial market as well as for use at home.

Burn Calories and Tone your Whole Body

An elliptical cross trainer will burn calories, tone your entire body and give you a great low impact workout. You will get the combined benefits of a strength building and cardio training.

The Weslo “Elite 3.0″ elliptical cross trainer offers variation and motivation to every workout. There are 16 professionally designed pre-set programmes including 1 fitness test plus a host of features with all the information required to reach your goals and optimal fitness levels.

The easy to read console has a tinted style display and gives accurate feedback. The display shows time, distance, revolutions and calories burned.

Dual hand grip Pulse Sensors read the user’s heart rate, and displays it on the console ensuring you get the best out of your training session at home.

Features of the Weslo “Elite 3.0″ elliptical

• Dual action cross trainer for a total body workout
• Console displays
• Feed back on time, distance, revolutions and calories
• 16 levels of silent magnetic resistance
• 16 programmes
• 1 Fitness Test
• Hand Pulse Grips
• Heavy 8kg flywheel
• Max user weight: 115kg/18 stone

The dual action elliptical movement assists your balance and coordination making this an ideal form of exercise for beginners and experienced users.

Once you have picked up the elliptical movement you can either follow one of the 16 programmes or choose the speed and resistance you like.

Joint friendly Exercises

The Weslo Elite 3.0 elliptical will help you strengthen and tone both the upper and lower body without any undue stress on the joints.

Cardiovascular exercise is an important component of physical fitness. The more active you are the more “alive” you will feel with increased energy levels. Exercise itself is so important and decreases the chances of developing cardiovascular disease.

Owning a home cross trainer like the Weslo elliptical can ensure you get the exercise you need for a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Weslo fitness equipment is among the best in the market today. Weslo is owned by Icon Health and Fitness, who also own the following popular brands:

• FreeMotion Fitness,
• ProForm,
• Weider,
• HealthRider,
• EPIC, Image,
• iFit and NordicTrack

They also license Reebok and Gold’s Gym brands.

Trimline E418 Cross Trainer

The popular E418 from TrimMaster has the same features as the Trimline E418 the only difference is the rebranding of later models. The TrimMaster range of products are new versions that are now replacing all the old Trimline equipment.

This cross trainer provides a health club experience with its smooth and natural stride motion. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy a full body workout with a choice of 12 preset programmes for a varied and challenging session that will keep the motivation going.

Gym Quality Elliptical at an Affordable Price

For value for money exercise machines that offer reliability performance and sturdiness the TrimMaster brand has treadmills, an exercise bike and a TrimMaster elliptical trainer. The TrimMaster brand was launched in 2006 and the new versions are updated and based on the old Trimline range.

The Trimline E418 cross trainer provides a low impact exercise with a training course profile readout to give you a varied choice of workouts to suit your particular needs. The preset and custom programs include heart rate control for optimal training and a full body movement for the ultimate workout.

Precision Path^TM Foot Motion Technology

For the most natural feel and workout performance the TrimMaster E418 incorporates Foot Motion Technology providing the perfect elliptical stride and the longer stride length for a more comfortable training session.

Silent electromagnetic resistance ensures smooth and quiet operation ideal for home fitness. The easy to use console allows you to adjust the resistance without interrupting your workout. It also keeps you informed of your progress encouraging you to achieve your goals and optimum fitness levels.

Features and Specifications

The TrimMaster E418/ The Trimline E418 Elliptical Cross Trainer

• Easy viewing backlit LCD console
• Displays time, speed, distance, RPM, resistance level, calorie consumption and heart rate 12 workout programs: Rolling, Valley, Fat burn, Ramp and Random
• 8 preset, 2 heart rate controlled, 1 heart rate recovery and 1 manual program
• Fitness test to monitor your fitness progress
• Full body movement for the ultimate workout
• Console controlled electromagnetic resistance for smooth, silent operation.
• 8 adjustment levels
• Smooth motion minimizing stress to the ankles, knees and back
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• Articulating footplate follows the natural motion of your foot
• 18 inch / 45 cm stride length
• Handgrip heart rate monitoring
• Water bottle holder
• Power: supply mains or battery powered
• Length: 170 cm / 67 inches
• Width: 74 cm / 29 inches
• Height: 174 cm / 69 inches
• Weight: 70 kg / 154 lbs
• Use: home
• Max user weight: 125 kg / 275 lbs / 19 st 9 lbs
• Packed weight and dimensions: 175 x 46 x 78 cm, 80 kgs

Ideal Low Impact Exercise with less Strain on Knees and Ankles

The introduction of elliptical cross trainers has been one of the most exciting innovations of cardiovascular equipment. The dual action of the cross trainer arms combined with the foot pedals enables you to effectively exercise the main muscle groups together.

Their popularity continues to grow due to the low impact and stress on joints and muscles. They are ideal for anyone with knee or ankle problems, rehabilitation exercise or older people.

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