Sunday, February 5, 2012

Horizon Andes 3 Folding Elliptical Cross Trainer

Horizon Andes 3 Folding Cross Trainer
If you want to keep fit at home but haven’t got much room buying a folding cross trainer is the answer. The Horizon Andes 3 elliptical is not a cheap and flimsy model it is sturdy and well made. Great low impact exercises and gentle workouts can be performed indoors at your own pace. Beginners to the more experienced will enjoy the choice of programs for a varied routine.

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The Horizon Andes 3 cross trainer is easy to use and set up with the added bonus of being fold away. Losing weight and toning up at home is a pleasure when you can rely on a good piece of training equipment that is well worth the money. What’s more it wont break the bank at around £500 or under at some stores.

Cheaper models are best left for the occasional training session and not for those serious about keeping fit. Gym quality products from trusted manufactures like Horizon fitness are better options . The 10 preset programs add variety while for extra comfort there is a 16” stride length with non slip footpads.

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Horizon Andes 3 Key Features

  • 10 Programs
  • 16 Resistance levels
  • 2 User Options
  • Heavy Duty design
  • Non slip Footpads
  • 16” stride
  • Hand Pulse Grips
  • Dual colour LCD Console
  • Dimensions: H 187 x W 60 x L 181cms
  • Folded Dimensions: H 187 x W 60 x L 74 cms

The easy to read console will provide you with invaluable feed back to help you achieve your fitness goals. The ten programs include: manual, mountain, weight loss, hills, cardio challenge, beginner, beginner hills, THR zone. For added convenience you can select the two user facility which is ideal if more than one are using the exercise machine. The Horizon Fitness crosstrainer is designed to store each user’s information and progress.

Horizon Andes 308 Folding Cross Trainer

A home workout is a great way to keep up the exercise regime especially in the colder months when it may not be as tempting to venture out.

horizon elliptical trainersExercise machines can take up a lot of room but Horizon has the solution with their Andes 308.

The Horizon Andes 308 has a unique folding design that will fit nicely into your healthy lifestyle and home. It has an easy to use console with 10 programmes adding variety to your workout. Other features include contoured arms with long hand grips and large footplates with traction to ensure a comfortable and effective workout.

A heavy duty 4.5 kg flywheel provides a smooth fluid motion with a 16″ stride length and 10 electronic resistance levels. The footplates are also multi positioning for added comfort.

For convenience there are 2 red LCD screens, MP3/Ipod pocket, a heart rate grip and wireless heart rate monitoring. The heart rate is displayed via hand pulse sensors or the integrated receiver in combination with the optional chest strap transmitter

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Features of the Horizon Andes 308 folding cross trainer

  • 10 multi-level programs: Manual, Mountain, Weight Loss, Hill, Cardio Challenge, Beginner, Beginner Hills, User (2), THR Zone
  • Console- 2 four digit red LED windows with 1 large LED dot matrix profile display
  • Console feedback-Time, Level, Calories, Distance, Watts, and Heart Rate
  • Hand pulse grips and Polar chip receiver for an accurate heart rate reading
  • Extended 16″ stride length with multi-positional footplates
  • 10 variable levels of electronic resistancehorizon-andes-308
  • Flywheel: 4.5kg
  • Transport wheels
  • Drive train: poly V solid ribbed belt drive
  • Dimensions- L180 x W64 x H159cm
  • Dimensions folded L98 x W64 x H159cm
  • Weight 62kg
  • Maximum user weight 21 stone/300lbs
  • Lifetime frame & brake warranty & 3 years parts & labour

The vertical folding system of the Andes 308 elliptical trainer is the perfect answer where space is a premium. Having just the two handles allows the arm bars to lock when moved to an upright position making it more convenient for storage plus transport wheels make it easier to move around. To read more about the Horizon brand follow this link Horizon Cross Trainer