Life Fitness X9i Elliptical Trainer

Get Fit, Go Elliptical!

Advantages: Low impact cardiovascular workout
Disadvantages: Expensive

In a bid to lose a few pounds after uni (too much alcohol & too many takeaways) I was looking for a good all round exercise machine, and elliptical trainers were recommended by some friends. "Why?" I enquired. "The answer is simple" came the reply, "they are a great cardiovascular work out and the pedals mimic the body's natural movements when running, so essentially you are running, but there is no impact - saving your joints and bones!" "Genius!" I replied. And so my quest to buy a machine began. After looking at a variety of makes and models, I decided upon the York 3100 Elliptical Trainer & Cycle. It looked the sturdiest, could handle the most maximum weight (16 stone - not that I was this large, but obviously the larger the maximum weight, the stronger the machine), was from a brand that I had heard of and trusted ...

Maharaja 14.08.2003 · Read full review
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Review of York Elliptical Trainer & Cycle 3100

Wii Fit

Advantages: great for weightloss, fun for all the family, improves posture, balance and health
Disadvantages: expensive, can only register up to 8 family members

Our Wii Fit was brought as a birthday present for my 9 year old brother, although to be honest it was probably more of a gift to us!! What is a 'Wii Fit'? Before explaining what a Wii Fit is, I will explain the equipment you will need for it. The Wii Fit works on a Nintendo Wii - the Wii is a games console, which uses a handheld remote for interactive play (simulating tennis etc). In addition to the games console you will need a Wii Fit balance board. This can be used with other games such as skiing etc but will initially be purchased with the Wii Fit software. The Wii fit balance board is a rectangular board, which the user stands on, and it links up wirelessly to the Wii and is used to improve health through balance games, muscle and yoga poses and aerobic exercise games. The Wii fit balance board measures and monitors ...

ilusvm 29.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Wii Fit (Wii)

A personal trainer in a box.

Advantages: Great fun and keeps you fit.
Disadvantages: Trying to get your hands on one!

First things first, I am no gamer but when I saw the Nintendo Wii for the first time I knew I had to have one. The Wii is different to other games consoles in that it works on your body movements as well as using buttons, joysticks, steering wheels and the likes. I have always been glad of my purchase but now I am even more so with the release of the amazing Wii fit. This top notch game is more like a fun work out than a computer game; you can either get fit or keep fit whilst having some of the best laughs of your life and the most fun. There are four categories of exercises to choose from - Yoga, Muscle Workouts, Aerobic Exercises and Balance games. They're designed to improve your posture, tone your muscles, burn fat and improve your balance. Once these are completed you will get your wii fitness age. Sadly my initial Wii fit age ...

candy-pink 15.04.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Wii Fit (Wii)