Archive for April, 2008
Pro Form Elliptical Machines for Hardcore Workout Enthusiasts
Pro Form is an American company that develops and creates elliptical machines with the hardcore workout enthusiasts in mind. Pro Form elliptical machines are designed to fill the fitness and training needs of people who do high-level workouts.
The elliptical machines currently being sold in the market all have the same basic designs, but the makers of Pro Form machines take it a bit further; they take into consideration the different fitness and workout needs of consumers when designing their elliptical machines.
For instance, there are elliptical machines that only focus on a single aspect of the workout. There are machines whose design is focused more on cardiovascular training and there are machines whose design is focused on muscle building and toning. The Pro Form elliptical machines combine these two designs into one elliptical machine. The result is an elliptical machine that can address both the fitness and training needs if hardcore workout enthusiasts.
For instance, the Pro Form CrossOver Elliptical Strength Trainer is a machine that provides both cardiovascular training and body building workout. This hybrid Pro Form elliptical machine has 65 exercises built into it. These exercises target both the upper body and lower body muscle groups. Thus, with this Pro Form elliptical machine, you can simultaneously build muscle and develop endurance and stamina that a lot of body builders don’t have.
If you want a more advanced cardiovascular workout, a Pro Form elliptical machine you may want to check out is the CardioCross Elliptical 900. This Pro Form elliptical machine is equipped with technology that won’t just help you build stamina and endurance, but also help you build leg power and movement. The CardioCross Elliptical 900 features Reflex Step technology, which makes for easier and more fluid movements. This machine also comes with a heart rate monitor and EKG pulse training built-in to ensure that you are working out on a safe level.
Every year, the makers of Pro Form release new Pro Form elliptical models. Each of these models of elliptical machines have basic and advanced features such as multimedia functions and gaming. For instance, the 1280 S Interactive Pro Form elliptical machine features multimedia technology. It has a CD player built in so you can play music as you do your workouts on the machines to make your workouts enjoyable instead of boring and tiring. With these improvements, you can simultaneously sweat and have fun while you exercise on a Pro Form elliptical machine.
A Review of Reebok Ellipticals
Almost everyone who has ever worked out or played organized sports had heard of Reebok. They sell a variety of athletic equipment and athletic clothing lines. What many people don’t know is that they also sell a line of gym and home gym equipment for those who are into getting into shape. Among their most valued equipment products are the Reebok ellipticals. When you’re out looking for Reebok ellipticals for your home gym, you may find that they are listed under other terms such as Reebok cross trainers or Reebok elliptical machines.
These ellipticals for the home gym are an excellent addition, or even replacement, for most home gyms. They are of a high quality and highly valued in the marketplace. They often cost as much as $2000 each. While this sounds like a lot, the time and money saved from joining a health club or gym is quickly recouped when people use their elliptical regularly.
Many people have treadmills for their home exercise. While treadmills do offer a good exercise opportunity, they do not offer the complete body workout you can get with ellipticals. Further, these elliptical machines are not as hard on your joints. Reebok ellipticals use smooth motions to give you an aerobic and total body workout. So you can build strong muscles and get your exercise from the comfort of home.
Also, Reebok ellipticals are built sturdy to handle all of their intended uses for people as heavy as 350 pounds. As with all of the upper echelon exercise equipment, Reebok ellipticals have adjustable settings to allow you to do different types of workouts to achieve different types of goals. Unlike many exercise bikes where you may have your feet constantly slip off the pedals, the Reebok ellipticals use large no-slip pedals. You can monitor your heart rate as you exercise to make sure you stay right within your target heart rate.
Buying Reebok Ellipticals
Reebok ellipticals can be purchased or ordered at most local sports stores. But for a better deal, you may need to go shopping online or buy a used model. It is generally much harder to find people selling used Reebok ellipticals than equipment such as treadmills, but it does happen. If you do order it from one of these places, you will need to arrange some form of transportation. Always check out the transportation costs before you make any purchase decisions, as it may just be cheaper to buy a new one locally. Whichever way you decide to purchase a Reebok elliptical, you’ll be glad you did.