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The Eclipse 1100HR is an exceptionally smooth and easy to use elliptical cross trainer that out-performs all other ellipticals in its price range. It has large console features Target Zone? training w
ith 6 programs (3 speed and 3 resistance). The computer features hand pulse and also monitors time, speed, distance and approximate calories burned.
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To Choose an elliptical
Look for well-designed handles. If you choose to hold on to the nonmoving hand grips instead of the back-and-forth handles, watch out that the handles don¡¦t whack you in
he arms. Wide pedals are preferable to narrow ones. Also be sure to look for a model with a safety rim around both sides of the pedals.
-Most models have exercise programs that adjust pedaling diff
iculty automatically as you work out, but some have programs that are easier to operate. Adjustable incline, available on some models, lets you change the elliptical profile and the exercise intensity
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-A safety pin on some models goes through the pedal arm to keep unsupervised children from using the machine. Among the reasons to keep kids away are pinch points on some models.
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The Stamina Programmable Elliptical Trainer offers smooth and quiet magnetic resistance in an economy model intended solely for home use. The Stamina Programmable Elliptical Trainer offers dual action
handlebars for a more complete workout and a hand pulse heart rate monitor to help you track your progress and make the most out of your workout time.
-Perfect for the fitness beginner, the Stamin
a Programmable Elliptical Trainer brings the conveniences of the fitness club to the privacy of your own home. With dual action handlebars and programmable display options, you can make the most of th
is economy Elliptical Trainer.
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In a 65 percent increase from the year before, 3.3 million Americans regularly worked out on an elliptical exerciser in 2003. Ellipticals have caught on big for a number of reasons: The pedaling is e
asy on the joints (an advantage over treadmills); the exercise is weight-bearing and helps protect against osteoporosis (an advantage over bicycling and swimming); models with movable arms add a modes
t upper-body workout (an advantage over most treadmills and exercise bikes); and using an elliptical is easy (an advantage over cross-country-ski machines, which require a degree of finesse). What¡¦s
ore, an elliptical lets you burn calories about as effectively as does a treadmill.
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The Kettler Astro Cross-Trainer provides in-home durability and stability through its 40-pound flywheel. Bi-directional stride and a 6 function display help to keep you motivated and in control. The K
ettler Astro Cross-Trainer is built with moving workout handles for your upper body and great heart rate monitoring with a pulse limit alarm. The Kettler Astro Cross-Trainer is a great choice in value
and performance for your home or office gym. Advanced features keep you in control while you reap the benefits of this diverse and durable Elliptical Trainer. The Kettler Astro Cross-Trainer is a res
idential-grade Elliptical Trainer with continuous magnetic load resistance and moving workout handlebars. The console displays time, distance, calories burned, speed, recovery pulse rate with fitness
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The disappointing news from our most recent tests is that a number of machines had problems, from annoying ¡§clunking¡¨ sounds to mechanical failures that seriously affected performance. Our findings
so suggest that you get what you pay for, especially if you work out frequently. Ellipticals that cost $2,000 and up were well-built and felt stable to our testers, more like the $5,000 machines at gy
ms. And they were less likely to have defects.
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