Elliptical Cross Trainers

Cross trainers, similarly to treadmills and exercise bikes, are very popular fitness machines that can be used at home. They provide a smooth, elliptical movement that offers a low impact form of weight bearing exercise which is fun and quite easy to perform. Ellipticals have footpads that allow you to stand up while you exercise making your training similar to walking or running. Although you are standing and bearing weight, which is crucial in building bone density, your feet do not leave the footpads like on a treadmill, which creates much lower impact on your joints and muscles. Additionally, they have handles that you can use if you want to work your upper body and enjoy an overall body training. They are suitable for very overweight persons and those who are new to exercise. With cross trainers you can lose weight, tone legs, bums, shoulders and arms. They can also be used for rehabilitation. Sweatband.com offers both front-drive cross trainers that give a feeling similar to using a stair climber on which you have to lean forward slightly during usage and rear-drive machines that closely mimic the motion of walking or running, which keeps you centred on the machine and prevents back strain. When choosing an elliptical, you should consider its stride length and your height. Most cross trainers have a stride length of 16”, which is not suitable for users who are 5' 10" (178cm) or above. If you are taller than 5' 10" (178cm), you should look for a machine that has a stride length of more than 16” in order to get full benefits from your workout and feel convenient. Sweatband.com offers cross trainers of different stride length, including 16” and less, 17”, 18”, 20” or even such ones that feature an adjustable stride length of up to 23”. We sell both ellipticals that have manual magnetic resistance and cross trainers with a computer controlled resistance. The consoles with which the cross trainers are usually equipped let you get feedback on key statistics of your workout and choose among many programmes that will help you achieve your fitness goals in a more efficient way or control your heart rate. Some of the ellipticals are foldable, which enables you to save space at home and have wheels for easier transportation. In our wide range of elliptical cross trainers there are also machines that combine a cross trainer with an exercise bike for more varied workout, arc trainers and models equipped with such facilities as cooling fans or sound system. In our wide range of cross trainers you will find products of such leading brands as Nordic Track, Pro Form, DKN, Kettler, Reebok, Sole, Fuel, Cybex, and many more.