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Lose Weight and Build Muscle with Nordik Trak Home Fitness
February 28th, 2010
Sole Fitness Elliptical Trainers-Form Meets Function
February 17th, 2010
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Sole Fitness touts their expertise in biomechanics and ergonomics as the driving factor that makes their treadmills and elliptical trainers stand above the competition. It’s one thing to talk a good game, but how does that really come through in the product line? The good news is that Sole Fitness appears to “walk the talk”.
Sole Fitness has been in business for a little over 10 years. Not that long when compared to some of the big names in the fitness equipment industry, but they have quickly become recognized for producing quality treadmills. This recognition has been accelerated by the rental arrangement between Sole Fitness and the Hilton Hotel chain. Sole treadmills are provided for in-room fitness service at many Hilton hotels.
Sole’s value proposition (at least to their customers) is to offer a durable piece of fitness equipment, manufactured with quality components, at an affordable price with a generous warranty. For investors and other stakeholders in Sole Fitness, the warranty part might have been their undoing. However, their engineers must know their stuff since the company hasn’t been run into bankruptcy due to excessive product returns.
But what about Sole Fitness Elliptical Trainers – can they keep up with Sole treadmills?
The little mentioned, but widespread biomechanical problem of numb feet while using an elliptical trainer has been gaining attention recently. This clearly is the dirty little secret of the fitness equipment industry and most manufacturers don’t have a solution for it though all are well aware of it. Some have quietly attempted to address the problem by moving the foot pedals closer together, but this doesn’t completely address the cause of numb feet on elliptical trainers.
Sole engineers consulted with a prominent physical therapist and sports medicine expert in order to get a thorough understanding of the problem. It turns out that striding on an elliptical trainer throws the body’s natural alignment off kilter. This occurs during the backward thrust of the leg. This is why you see many trainees swaying their hips from side-to-side. It’s really not a result of them using bad form, but of poor foot pedal design.
Some elliptical manufacturers have tried to deal with this problem by moving the foot pedals closer together. Sole realized that this solution was only a partial one and that to place the body back into a neutral alignment required angling the foot pedals in by 2 degrees. This almost imperceptible tweak resulted in a noticeable improvement in the discomfort many trainees experience in their ankles, knees, hips, and backs. To make things even better, Sole allows this angle to be adjusted on their top-end ellipticals such as the E95 since one size does not fit all.
Sole makes 4 main models of ellipticals: the E25, E35, E55, and the E95. Sole ellipticals are actually re-branded Spirit ellipticals, which are also re-branded in Australia and New Zealand under the HealthStream name. Oh yeah, and Sole Fitness elliptical trainers also come with a very generous warranty, just like their treadmill siblings!
Rich Rojas covers the fitness equipment industry and elliptical trainers in particular. Read his Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer Review at http://www.ellipticalhome.com
The LifeCore Fitness LC990 Elliptical – Making Workouts Possible For Larger Users
February 6th, 2010Ellipticals continue to grow in popularity when it comes to finding a piece of exercise equipment to be used at home. Unfortunately, those that are particularly tall or heavy have not been able to take advantage of these machines because of weight limits and limitations in height. The LifeCore Fitness LC990 Elliptical, however, was designed specifically to meet the needs of those that have previously had difficulty finding an elliptical that is right for them.
Many ellipticals that are currently on the market have a weight limit of 300 pounds. The LifeCore Fitness LC990 Elliptical, on the other hand, has a weight capacity of up to 350 pounds. In addition, it is constructed with thick tubular construction in order to provide for an extra level of stability for larger users.
Despite the fact that the LifeCore Fitness LC990 Elliptical is made with larger users in mind, it still has a compact design. The extra durability of the machine does make it quite a bit heavier than many other ellipticals, however, which means it weighs in at 137 pounds. Fortunately, the model does have oversized transport wheels that make it easier to move it from place to place.
As with other ellipticals offered through LifeCore, the LC990 model features 12 Preset Programs as well as 4 Polar Compatible Heart Rate Control Programs. It also offers 16 levels of Magnetic Resistance as well as the ability to store data for up to 9 different users. Therefore, everyone in the household, from large to small, can make use of this model.
The added durability of the LifeCore Fitness LC990 Elliptical does not add to the length of its warranty. As with other ellipticals offered through LifeCore, this model comes with a five year warranty on parts and a one year warranty on labor when used for residential purposes. In addition, this model is more costly than other models, such as the LC980 and the LC985Z, and this extra cost may not be worth it if you do not have a need for a more durable model that is suited for larger users.
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Knockouts and Fitness, Jonesboro, GA
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Horizon Elliptical Trainer – Good Value in Fitness
January 24th, 2010
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According to Horizon the fluid motion of a horizon elliptical trainer is tied to its front located flywheel. If you are a new to elliptical trainers you may find the motion sometimes described as running in air, unusual. Horizon ellipticals are designed to be used in the home and are found in most big box retail stores such as Sears. The parent company Johnson manufactures Horizon elliptical trainers as well as its premier line called the elite series which is sold in high end fitness outlets. The only major difference between the two lines of ellipticals is in the consol electronics and the standard exercise routine programs.
Horizon elliptical trainers are very popular with people who use their equipment a couple of times a week. Horizon elliptical trainers are considered low to medium priced exercise equipment. This does not mean that they do not perform well if used in the home on a casual basis. However, if you are going to use your elliptical trainer 3 or more days a week using intensive exercise routine you may want to consider a higher end elliptical trainer.
Problems noted by Horizon elliptical trainer owners include problems with the braking system as well as frequent failure of many of the plastic parts. The Horizon EX 75 Dual Action Elliptical Trainer has a fairly good reputation and following among the in home elliptical trainer users. Comments included stable platform and easy to adjust resistance levels. This Horizon elliptical trainer model retails for about $1000.00. When considering any elliptical trainer we recommend that you spend at least $1000.00 and preferably $1200.00 to assure that you will get a good durable elliptical trainer. The Horizons EX 75 and CSE 4.6 elliptical trainer models meet this criteria.
The more expensive Horizon elliptical trainer models are popular and are considered a good buy. Prior to purchasing any piece of exercise equipment you should take the time to take the model you are considering for a test ride. This can be done at some of the fitness retail outlets. Make sure you spend at least thirty minutes on the machine while observing noise levels, stability and ease of operation. Also check out the exercise programs to see if they meet your exercise routine goals. It appears that the Horizon elliptical trainer comes with a one year warranty which we find insufficient. Spending the money for an extended warranty is recommended. Horizon elliptical trainers should be able to meet your in home exercise program.
James Kesel, MS. is the publisher of Elliptical Trainer Information website, We have information on Nautilus, Nordic Track, Life Fitness, ProForm, Tunturi, Schwinn, Reebok, Horizon, Vision elliptical trainers and cross trainers
Home Gym Tour of Real Fitness Training
January 13th, 2010See the exercise equipment we’ll be using at Real Fitness Training including the treadmill, elliptical, smith machine, exercise bands, bosu ball dumbbells and more. … home gym treadmill elliptical workout bosu fitness dumbbell exercise band
Fitness & Working Out : What Muscles Do Elliptical Machines Work?
January 11th, 2010An elliptical machine works the heart and lungs the most, but it also works the quads, butt, calves and arms, depending on the difficulty level set on the machine. Discover the muscle groups that get the best workout on the elliptical machine with healthy tips from a certified sports performance nutrition adviser in this free video on fitness.
The Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer Review – An Elliptical Machine to Go the Distance
January 2nd, 2010The Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer represents the state of the art of the comfort and engineering that can be had today in a home elliptical unit. You can expect the unsurpassable in flowing resistance every time you workout on this machine because the electronically driven magnetic brake is merely one of the qualities that makes this elliptical very extraordinary. When I critiqued this machine, I was not ready to be as struck as I became. It in truth is an elliptical machine that is built to live up to for your family’s health needs.
A Complete Workout for Any Level – It features 20 levels of resistance constructed into the Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer. This means that the unit can be assembled to give a complete workout for a novice, a young person, that out of shape mom or dad, or for the determined athlete in the home. I found that The Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer was simple to configure for any exercise aspiration whether it is for strengthening the upper body, to improve muscle tone over all, or to experience a thorough cardio exercise. You can get your heart rate where you need it to be to see actual progression in getting in shape and doing so safely with little danger to knees, feet, or joints.
A Console With Multiple Selections – The Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer’s training console is so packed with selections that you can use the features for a stretch of time and not get bored. It is sincerely a high-tech elliptical console that provides 13 programs that are present that offer workout programs that include hill climb, quad builder, manual, sprint, intervals, fat burner, glute burner, target heart rate, cardio, heart rate interval or the total trainer mode. The console presents you a multitude of data to track your workout from beginning to end so you know how you are performing on your goals each time you get on the Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer for a workout.
Heart Sound – Since heart rate is such a essential element of your physical exercise, the Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer comes with two modes to track your pulse. There is a very accurate chest strap heart rate receiver that is polar compatible for the best in heart rate tracking. For frequent workouts, anyone can utilize the handles that give a instant measurement of your heart rate anytime in your workout that you need it.
The Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer Review – Unfavorable Aspects
For users who set up the Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer and have it in use in their homes, the performance of the elliptical is high quality. However the assembly instructions that you receive with when the elliptical first is delivered are extremely challenging to understand. Make sure you set out to assemble the Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer when you are well rested, have determination, and are patient enough to try to figure out these difficult directions. In truth, it may be a beneficial team undertaking so you can work together to assemble it precise. You will be impressed with the result but the set up will be a journey merely because the instructions are so confusing.
for more information on Diamondback and other models go to: The Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer Review.
Fitness & Exercise Tips : Elliptical Machine Reviews
December 28th, 2009Elliptical machines are great for improving cardio workouts, burning fat and working the lats, rhomboids and traps. Adjust the speed and resistance of an elliptical machine with advice from a certified personal trainer in this free video on fitness machines.
Workout Fitness Store
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