Limited 4You X88 Glide in & out

Advantages: Ready when you are, no embarrasment of the gym
Disadvantages: Bit heavy to move about, may need motivation, annoying video

...Anyway, onto my Gazelle. It arrived flat packed so requires a little bit of construction which thankfully my man had completed by the time I arrived home from work. He found it quite straightforward to assemble so should be easy enough for most folks. Once it is set up you are best to refer to the book supplied which tells you how to use the machine including how to safely get on and off. It tells you to bend your knees slightly when you are "gliding" and that is pretty much all you need to know other than the actual exercises you can do which are also included on the free video - more on that later. It feels peculiar when you first get on as you are standing on pedals sort of hovering about the ground. Like most cross trainers, the pedals are connected to the handles so when you push your leg forward the handle comes back and vice... Read review

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Advantages: Good solid bike with lots of information on built in computer
Disadvantages: Size and cost

...the "oar" pulley from the cross bar of the bike and relocate the computer to a section on the seat stick. It is as simple as that and you have a rower. Again the tension of the pulley can be adjusted from 1 through to 10, making it easier or harder to pull the handle. The seat glides smoothly over the track and is very effective in working out a vast section of your muscles. ##OVERALL## I am really enjoying using this bike. I say bike as the rower I do find a bit too much for me. The actual exercise is not as enjoyable as the cycling on the bike and therefore I do tend to use the bike all the time and my husband uses the rower more. I love the fact that I can see how many calories I have burnt during a session as I can eat a chocolate bar and then keep cycling till I have burnt it off again! Lol But seriously it is interesting to watch... Read review

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Advantages: easy to use and effective
Disadvantages: you need a bit of space for it

...As some of you will know, I had a heart attack in my mid thirties, a few years ago. This had a fairly devastating effect on my life, as you can probably appreciate. I had previously been very fit, having run regularly, including half marathons, up until my fourth child was born. I also loved working out at the gym. All that had to stop for a couple of years. The medication and lack of exercise made me gain weight and that made any attempt at exercise even more difficult. I would be breathless and in pain. I was a mess, not to put too fine a point on it. My self esteem had completely bottomed out and I had no stamina for the most basic tasks. I felt like an old lady. I also felt sorry for myself and wondered why it had to be me. A few months ago I hit rock bottom. A little voice inside said, "Oi, you are not old, stop... Read review

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