Marcy ER7000D Electro Magnetic 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... Read review

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Advantages: MAKES YOU A FIT AND HEALTHY PERSON
Disadvantages: absolutely none.. a tad bit costly but worth it!

...every day for one week and the most noticeable difference was that of my legs and buttox! Both were very much more toned and very noticeably so, I was amazed that it happened so quickly! ---TIPS AND ADVICE:--- You don't particularly need to wear shoes as it has a grip surface on the pedals but it would probably be more hygeinic if you do! Have an antibcterial spray handy or wipes to wipe down the handles once you have used it, just to make it more pleasant to use for the next person! You can buy a Polar Heart Belt separately to feed your heart rate to the machine! It picks it up through magnetism. You should be careful (although I don't think that you should use the machine) in the presence of small children as whe someone is using it, the pedals could hit the child and cause injury! Personally I would say... Read review

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Advantages: Great fat burning exerciser. Automatic magnetic resistence.
Disadvantages: Poor quality.

...to assemble. It took me 20 minutes but did it by myself (hero). The instructions are basic but most of the assembling is straight forward. Computer ************ The exerciser has an onboard computer powered by an adapter (supplied)that displays time, speed, distance, age, heart rate and calorie burn. You can use 7 pre-set programes that automatically change the magnetic resistance at pre-determined intervals to make it harder or easier as you go through the exercise program. 4 user programs allow you to create a self designed exercise workout. There are also 4 pulse workouts that monitor your pulse. It can be set at 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%. The pulse is monitored through the static handles, by holding onto the sensors on each handle. The instructions guide you step by step on how to use the computer, you don't need to be Einstein to use... Read review

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