Posts Tagged ‘cardio exercise’

Cross Trainer Benefits are Immense

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

A cross trainer is a stationary exercise equipment that has the combined features of stair climber, treadmill and exercise. Therefore, it has the combined benefits of hiking, cross country skiing and biking. A cross trainer is also known as an elliptical trainer or simply elliptical. The name elliptical arises from the pattern (elongated circular motion) in which your legs travel when you are exercising with such a trainer.

A number of cross trainers are available in the market such as Roger Black Gold Cross Trainer (AG-12212). It has an electronic braking system and a flywheel mass of 6 kg. There are 16 levels of adjustable resistance that makes exercising more comfortable. Jogging can be a stressful job for obese, people with chronic knee problem and for those who lack a good pair of jogging shoes. With a cross trainer, your limbs are in continuous contact with the machine so its operation reduces the impact on joints. John Lewis XT1 Cross Trainer is another variety of cross trainers. It has an LCD display and the number of programmes included is more than 20. A cross trainer is far more superior in burning calories as compared to the treadmill or the exercise bike. So next time you take a bite of your favorite pastry, you need not exert an hour more in the gym, buy a suitable cross trainer and burn your calories in less amount of time. Cybex has also begun to manufacture cross trainers, one example being Cybex International 425A Arc Trainer. A cross trainer is also a suitable choice for a home gym cardio equipment since it requires low maintenance and little electricity.

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