Fitness Equipment for Home Use
Elliptical trainers first made their appearance back in the 1990s when Precor introduced the first cross trainer with their revolutionary EFX®544, Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™. Designed initially for health clubs it was one of the most significant breakthroughs in years and set the standards for cardio fitness that we see today. Since their arrival in the fitness world, elliptical trainers have been found to be a fun and easy way to get and stay fit in the gym or in the comfort of your own home.
Front Drive Ellipticals
DKN XC-190 Magnetic Elliptical Cross Trainer for Smart Low Impact Full Body Home Cardio Workout, w/ 21” Stride Length, 10KG Flywheel, LCD Display, Bluetooth, Tablet Holder, 32 Silent Resistance Levels
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£699.00
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Reebok SL8.0 Elliptical Cross Trainer, Hyper-Quiet Fitness Cardio Elliptical Training Machine w/ 18” Stride 4 Levels Incline 24 levels Resistance, Kinomap Reebok Apps, Heavy-Duty Machine for Home Use
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£849.00
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Rear Drive Cross Trainers
TecTake ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINER FITNESS EXERCISE STEPPER WITH LCD SCREEN
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£150.99
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Reebok FR30 Magnetic Elliptical Cross Trainer for Smart Full Body Home Workout & Low Impact Cardio Fitness w/ 9KG Flywheel, 15” Stride, Tablet Holder, Bluetooth, LED Touchscreen, 32 Resistance Levels
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£499.00
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Life Fitness E1 Elliptical Cross Trainer with Track Connect 2.0 Console
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£2,645.00
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Life Fitness E5 Elliptical Cross Trainer with Track Connect 2.0 Console
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£4,695.00
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Dripex Magnetic Elliptical Cross Trainer, Hyper-Quiet Fitness Cardio Elliptical Training Machines, w/ 6KG Flywheel, 8 Resistance Levels, Pulse Monitor, LCD Monitor, Device Mount (Green)
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£239.99
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Folding Elliptical Cross Trainers
JTX Pace-F6: Folding Cross Trainer, 18 Inch Stride Length, Magnetic Resistance, Bluetooth, 150 kg Max User Weight, 2 Year Home Warranty
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£699.00
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Home Gym Fitness Equipment
Orbitrek X17 Cross Trainer Machine - Fitness & Workout Home Gym Equipment - Elliptical, Spin Bike & Exercise Bike for Home Multi Gym (Deluxe)
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£149.99
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BodyTrain HG470 - 3 Station Home Multi Gym with 66kg Weight Stack
Sport and Leisure UK
£379.95
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BodyTrain HG480 - 3 Station Home Multi Gym with Punch bag with 66kg Weight Stack
Sport and Leisure UK
£429.95
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Beginners and experts of all fitness levels will appreciate the smooth action and low impact motion of these popular exercise machines. They will soon discover just how effortless it will feel burning off loads of calories in the least amount of time. The ease of use and lower perceived exertion has been put down to the fact that these machines mimic the natural motion of our body.
Smooth Low Impact Motion
Setting up a home cross trainer will get you started on a fit and healthy regime that is more likely to last than having to go to the gym. They are a great way to get a total body workout without the need for multiple exercise machines. The easy low impact cardiovascular workout that these machines provide is an ideal choice for home use. All the family can benefit including the elderly and those with hip or knee problems.
In addition to these low impact machines being gentle on backs, knees and hips they also build bone density with their weight-bearing exercises. They are also smaller in size than a treadmill making them ideal for home use.
With home cross-trainers growing popularity there are now many companies offering a superb range of top quality home fitness machines at affordable prices. Elliptical cross trainers vary in price enormously from basic models at around £200 to the high-end models that can easily exceed £3000! It is worth bearing in mind whether you’re buying a quality cross trainer or a cheap treadmill you do get what you pay for so check out the features to see how it meets your needs.
There are some basic features to look out for when buying your first elliptical/cross-trainer and they are the drive and resistance system plus the stride length. On cheaper machines, the resistance is adjusted manually whereas top quality elliptical trainers have magnetic resistance providing smoother operation.
Front and Rear Drive Systems
There are two types of drive systems; a front-drive system usually found on the lower-priced machines and the rear-drive systems which offer a far superior and smoother motion. The stride length is something that can be adjusted for maximum flexibility on mid to high-end models but on less expensive models the stride length is already set at the factory.
There are now so many excellent cross trainers on the market from well-known brands and the latest elliptical trainer will have the latest advanced features with all the bells and whistles on it too. So once you have worked out how much you can afford to spend decide on the basic and advanced features that will be important to you then see where the machine will go. There are lots of buying guides and advice on elliptical trainers from reputable dealers such as John Lewis that can help you decide on the best elliptical trainer.
The smooth action and low impact motion of these machines is a leading reason for their popularity. They come in three sizes compact, standard and commercial. Listed below are the brands that offer a range of elliptical cross trainers to suit various needs and requirements.
Space Saving Folding Elliptical Machines
The compact machines are ideal where space is a concern and top-selling brands like Nordic Track have folding cross trainers like the Nordic Track AudioStrider CX 900 Folding Elliptical Cross Trainer. The space-saver design means it folds up out of the way for easy movement and storage and saves about 3 feet in area. You can even plug your MP3 straight into the console and play your favourite music or media files through the AudioStrider.
The standard types are a little larger very sturdy and have a strong frame suitable for intensive training at home. The sleek style and quiet motion of the latest models make them an attractive addition to any room. The addition of fantastic features are included in best-sellers like the Tunturi – C85 19″ Front Drive Crosstrainer 2008 Model. These include an easy to use the console with only 4 push buttons, an extra-large 7″ colour display. T-RoadTM programmes are designed to provide an outdoor experience for your indoor training. T-RideTM programmes provide a realistic simulation of outdoor biking. T-MusicTM programmes provide a motivating beat for the user to work out with.
The commercial elliptical trainers are heavy-duty constructions loaded with innovative features and a warranty ensuring years of effective use. You can expect the same level of performance as in a gym from these full-body trainers designed to be an efficient, easy and fun way to achieve higher levels of fitness in the home.
Compact Elliptical Trainers Brands
- BH Fitness
- Beny V-Fit
- Body Sculpture
- Bremshey
- Gold’s Gym
- Horizon
- Kettler
- Marcy
- Mightymast Leisure
- Nordic Track
- Pro-Form
- Reebok
- Tunturi
- Vision Fitness
- Weslo
- York
Standard Elliptical Trainers Brands
- BH Fitness
- Body Sculpture
- Bremshey
- DKN
- Horizon
- Carl Lewis
- Life Fitness
- Motive Fitness
- Nautilus
- Octane
- Precor
- Schwinn
- Trimline
- Tunturi
- Vision Fitness
Commercial Elliptical Cross trainers Brands
- Johnson
- Life Fitness
- Nautilus
- Precor
- Vision Fitness