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 ellipticaltrainers 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 EllipticalTrainer & 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 ...
Advantages: Burns fat fast, heart rate monitor Disadvantages: Takes up alot of space
of any previous training you have done on the exerciser, but you can easily write this onto a note pad.
Exercising
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Once on the cross trainer you will find it's action very smooth and on the low setting very easy to use so is ideal for someone who is very unfit or not used to training. As your fitness improves the cross trainer is capable of keeping pace with those improvements to a high level of fitness.
Instructors recommend training at various speeds and the programs on the cross trainer allow this. The graph on the computer shows how the tension is set for each program, the higher the line the harder it is the lower the easier. Any time you find the going to hard or easy just press a button to adjust the tension.
Conclusion
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This has got to be the most successful piece of exercise equipment we have ...
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
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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 ...
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Product details
Long Name
7 MME Manual Magnetic Elliptical Trainer
Type
Elliptical Trainer
Manufacturer
V-Fit
Manufacturer's product description
The V-Fit 7 MME Manual Magnetic Elliptical Trainer has the following features: Elliptical Action: Single / Dual / Triple Dual Action with Forward or Reverse Motion. Synchronised Linked Handlebars: Fixed Safety Handles with Pulse Sensors, Drive System: Chain / Belt Polypropylene Drive Belt, with Fixed Wheel Drive. Concealed Crank System, Resistance System Magnetic Resistance System with Friction-Free 6kg Cast Iron Flywheel and Multi-Plate Solid State Magnet, Resistance Adjustment 8-Step Rotational Tension Controller, Handlebars Black Coloured Contoured Dual Action and Fixed Safety Handles with Smooth High Density Foam Padded Grips, Footplates Black Coloured, Over-Size, Non-Slip. Exercise Monitor Black / Aluminium Coloured, 7-Function LCD Display Exercise Monitor with Calories (Theoretical Calorie Burn) Distance (Miles), Hand Pulse (Beats per Minute), Odometer, Scan, Speed (MPH) and Time (Minutes and Seconds) Modes, Accessories: Water Bottle Fixed to Front Upright, Assembled Dimensions L 140cm x W 59cm x H 171cm x Wt 40kg, Packed Dimensions L 106cm x W 33cm x H 59cm x Wt 44kg Maximum User Weight 115kg / 253lbs / 18.1 Stones.
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