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What is a crosstrainer and how does it work ?
What is a crosstrainer ? What are its features ? Like an exercise bike, a crosstrainer is equipped with a flywheel. Though, this is connected with additional bars via pedal arms. Compared to a bike, you exercise arms or your whole torso as well. Arms and legs move mirror-inverted, similar to common walking. Just treading is not done. Crosstrainer workouts are more joint-gentle than exercising with many other fitness equipment - thanks to this pending motion. Exercising is felt to be more comfortable by many users. This typical motion with crossed arms and legs is eponymous for the crosstrainer.
What are the differences among crosstrainers ?
Before purchasing, we recomment to get information about specialties of crosstrainers. The flywheel is of main importance. The heavier it is, the more smooth and more joint-gentle is the concentric run. A big stride length relieves joints, because it provides a comfortable, elliptical motion. In addition, you should mind a low tread space. The pc is important as well. The more programs are available, the more diversion while exercising is given. Do you wish to use the crosstrainer with your family ? Then we recommend a model with user memory - every family member can quickly and comfortably use preferred settings. Our tip: some crosstrainers are equipped with a variable incline for exercising ideally different muscle groups.

• Elliptical EX90
• Elliptical EX40