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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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Precor has a commitment to offer our customers the best elliptical fitness machines possible. Precor elliptical machines combine superior aerobic exercise with less impact. This unique elliptical moti
on minimizes impact to your joints and lower back while exercising the muscles of your lower body, a key to effective aerobic exercise. With a lower rate of perceived exertion, the elliptical trainers
make workouts seem easier than other aerobic exercises. This encourages a more dynamic exercise process with quicker results.
-Elliptical training combines the best of stair climbing, cross-count
ry skiing, and running in a low-impact, variety-rich workout. With smooth elliptical motion in the forward and backward direction, the elliptical trainers allow for a smooth yet vigorous workout. Prec
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The Tunturi C6 Elliptical Trainer is a top of the line Elliptical Trainer that combines a compact stylish design with enhanced electronic features. With five programmed workouts and an infinite number
of pre-set workout profiles, the Tunturi C6 Elliptical Trainer offers versatility and reliability.
-Utilizing electronically adjustable magnetic resistance the Tunturi C6 Elliptical Trainer provid
es a virtually silent workout atmosphere, while enabling you to obtain a natural and fluid elliptical motion fit to your workout level. Designed for elliptical users of all types, the Tunturi C6 Ellip
tical Trainer provides a total body, cardiovascular workout and appeals to those who want their fitness equipment to make a designer statement in their home.
-The compact design of the Tunturi C6
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The Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer is in stock and no one else has it! Back with a new low price - $1019, the Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer is HOT and shipping NOW. We've nearly pre-sold our entire t
ruck load, so get yours while we still have them. Schwinn has given us their entire stock of Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer's!
-The Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer features an articulating foot plat
e and a lengthened 18 inch stride path that follows your body¡¦s natural motion. Smooth and silent with a high-inertia drive system and computer controlled magnetic resistance; the eddy current brake
ystem makes transitions between resistance levels virtually unnoticeable. Course profiles displayed on an LCD screen and a choice of 12 different exercise programs, the Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer
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Models costing less than $1,000 include Fitness Quest, Horizon Fitness, Keys Fitness, and Icon Fitness¡¦ Reebok, Nordic Track, and Proform brands. They¡¦re sold in big stores like Sears, The Sports A
ority, and other national sporting-goods chains. Models that cost up to $2,000 are sold in specialty sports stores or online, under such brand names as Life Fitness, Nautilus, and Precor. The more-exp
ensive machines tend to feel more solid, operate more smoothly, and have more features than the under-$1,000 models.
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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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