Cross trainer

The fitness innovation of recent years: cross trainers!

Exercise on a cross trainer or elliptical trainer or elliptical trainer is similar to running, but without stepping and therefore without any strain on joints and tendons. The crosstrainer's additional arm bars incorporate further muscle groups in the upper body area into the fitness training. As the power is transferred from the arms to the legs via the oblique abdominal muscles and the rotating parts of the back muscles, the cross trainers offer an excellent full-body workout. In addition to cardiovascular training, the cross trainer trains all muscle groups - from the upper to the lower body - in a gentle sequence of movements.

Achieve your fitness goals with the cross trainer

Cross trainers are suitable for a variety of different training goals: Weight loss, improving endurance, strengthening muscles or simply the desire to feel better.

Elliptical trainers are the new generation of fitness equipment. Not only are they exceptionally effective, incredibly versatile and time-saving, they are also suitable for almost every user.

The secret of the elliptical trainer's success lies in dual training. With the help of an elliptical trainer , the lower and upper body can be trained simultaneously. In addition, elliptical trainers enable a uniform elliptical movement, hence the name elliptical trainer, which is easy on the joints. The movement is similar to that of running, but without stepping and therefore without any stress on the joints. The additional arm bars incorporate further muscle groups into the fitness training. As the power is transferred from the arms to the legs via the oblique abdominal muscles and the rotating parts of the back muscles , it really is an excellent full-body workout that works all the major muscle groups. At the same time, the cardiovascular system is trained and fat burning is promoted in an ideal way. The user can move both forwards and backwards on a cross trainer, either concentrating on the lower half of the body or taking on the challenge of a full-body workout.

Elliptical trainer or elliptical trainer - for efficient fitness training

Before the EFX from PRECOR, there were no elliptical cross trainers in the fitness world . PRECOR not only invented the groundbreaking innovation by imitating the natural elliptical movement of the foot, but also combined it with the unique CrossRamp technology. This special technology allows the elliptical movement to be customised. An elliptical trainer therefore gives you the opportunity to target different muscle groups in order to train the entire body efficiently.

Do you want to buy a cross trainer? Then you should consider the following

Shark Fitness offers you strong fitness brands such as Life Fitness, Tunturi, Horizon Fitness or Matrix Fitness, which have elliptical trainers in their range. The equipment differs not only in terms of design and the range of programmes, but also in terms of the motion sequence. Higher or longer ellipticals offer a different motion sequence and a different stride length.

Most elliptical trainers specify a fixed stride length. This can be uncomfortable or limit the training potential. The Life Fitness E5 cross trainer has an electronically adjustable stride length of 46-61 cm. Each user can individually adjust the stride length according to their training goal or body size. This guarantees that the user can perform their natural movement sequence and is not restricted.

Difference between crosstrainer ergometers and home crosstrainers

As with bicycles, there are so-called cross-trainer ergometers and simple home cross-trainers. The crosstrainer ergometer displays the training performance in watts, while the home crosstrainer only indicates a load level. The ergometer version is characterised by precise load control and a high level of display accuracy. As in the bicycle sector, a distinction is also made between speed-dependent and speed-independent fitness equipment. Speed-dependent elliptical cross trainers display the current pedalling power in watts. With speed-independent elliptical trainers, the wattage can be set. If the user pedals faster, the pedalling resistance is reduced. If the pedalling frequency is too low, the pedalling resistance is increased. In this way, the user always remains at the preset power level (watts). With a speed-independent ergometer, the user trains at the exact power level set by him or her or by the doctor. This is why speed-independent cross trainers are also suitable for therapy and rehabilitation or for top-class sport.

Cross trainers with individual training programmes

Cross trainers are equipped with training computers that offer a variety of programmes. Pre-programmed load profiles, watt and pulse-controlled programmes, interval programmes and user-defined training programmes are all available. Heart rate-controlled programmes, such as the Circle Fitness E7, automatically control the target heart rate after entering the desired training heart rate (for fat burning or endurance training) by lowering or increasing the pedalling resistance. User-friendly displays show comprehensive training statistics such as time, distance, watts, heart rate or bike revolutions.

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Do you want to buy an elliptical trainer or cross trainer but aren't sure which fitness equipment is best for you? Visit us at our locations in Wettingen (AG) or Wil (SG), test our steppers, cross trainers and elliptical trainers in our showroom without obligation and see our high-quality fitness products for yourself. Contact us without obligation to arrange a personal appointment in one of our shops.

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