Elliptical Cross Trainers for Sale
Cross Training has become a general description of an exercise where the user is standing, or sometimes sitting, whilst exercising both the upper and lower body. The feet move in an “elliptical” way, so the use of this word has become popularised.
It is an aerobic exercise, with benefits including cardiorespiratory fitness, fat loss and muscle toning. The main benefit compared to running on a treadmill is the minimal impact on the joints, since the feet stay in contact with the footplates at all times. Most models have programmes to make the training interesting. Buying a cross trainer for home use can be a good way to get fit.
There are two styles of club elliptical that we sell for domestic use:
Rear - drive
The main motor housing is at the rear, and the footplates are angled quite acutely. This has the effect of raising the user’s heels so the calves are not too intensively trained.
Many of the most popular home ellipticals are rear drive, and they have been good value as they are often cheap, but we sell better quality ones. The Sole incline elliptical and Star Trac models have been the best models to buy, and they have lots of programmes.
The Q factor - which is the space between the user’s feet – is usually bigger on rear drive models, which is not necessarily a good thing.
Front - drive
The main motor housing is at the front, and the footplates are angled less acutely. This results in a more intense workout for the calves, similar to running. Some front-drive ellipticals have a shorter footprint than rear drive models. We sell these when space is restricted, like in a small home gym.
Cross training is easy to perform as the joints experience minimal impact throughout. Cross trainers are always quite large – it is often best to see how much space the machine takes up before buying one.
When choosing a fitness machine like an elliptical, make sure it is covered by a long warranty as maintenance and servicing costs can build up.
What is the best cross trainer brand? There are many to choose from, but look for good reviews and modern features like Android and IOS apps. And visit our fitness showroom south of Surrey if possible.
Over the years, cross trainers have become almost as popular as treadmills, and they are accessible to almost everyone as no technique is required, unlike running.
There are several versions of cross trainer that work slightly differently – ascent trainers, arc trainers and incline trainers plus HiiT machines. Buy as cross trainer on finance if you want to spread the cost and make it affordable.
