Regardless of what type of cardio machine you purchase, you are going to reap some serious rewards. It is going to help you take control of your health, drop pounds, and improve your cardiovascular fitness. Now… the big question. Should you buy an elliptical or a treadmill? Each machine has its benefits and drawbacks. We decided to break down the main points to consider in this handy guide. Continue reading
The best elliptical reviews descriptions in the world won’t do you any good if you aren’t familiar with the basic machine. That is why we’ve put together this handy guide for the most important components on an elliptical trainer.
On the flip side, sleep is vitally important to athletes hoping for a stellar performance. You should learn to take advantage of this free restorative service so your body and mind can be well-rested and energized for your workout.
First, let’s take a look at how exercise can influence your sleep…
An article in Psychology Today explained how hitting the elliptical trainer for some solid sweating each day will help you sleep much better. The quantity of sleep will improve, but also the quality of your sleep. Daytime activity stimulates longer periods of slow-wave sleep that do the best job at restoring your body over the night. Continue reading
Everywhere you go, restaurants, airlines, or vending machines proudly offer ‘Pepsi’ or ‘Coca-Cola’ products. Even TV commercials dazzle us with sexy celebrities chugging down cold-ones.
Fountain drinks at fast-food restaurants or gas stations offer a variety of soda options with sometimes ridiculously large drink containers.
(Admit it, have you had a fizzinator before?)
It hasn’t always been this way… Back in the 1950s, when these drinks first appeared, they were offered in small 7 ounce containers. It was a special treat similar to a candy or ice cream cone. Continue reading
Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of this machine to see if it is right for you:
PRO: Variable motion up to 38-inches.
The Freestride Trainer allows the user to adjust their stride from short ‘stair-climbing’ steps all the way up to a ground covering 38” stride. This is a huge increase over the stride length of only 20”
Many ellipticals that can be purchased at ‘big box’ stores (a.k.a. those huge fitness superstores) are made of very cheap components that don’t stand up to actual use. Plus, these machines are often backed by almost non-existent warranties that do you no good when your machine breaks down.
Instead, we’d encourage you to spend at least $599 on one of the machines below. All of these ellipticals come from reputable companies that use quality components, provide reasonable warranties, and deliver effective workouts. We know this because (unlike most other elliptical review sites) we’ve actually visited the factories and tested these machines.
So… here you go… our 2017 list of top 10 elliptical trainers for under $1,000!
6 Tips for Effective Elliptical Workouts
It can be a confusing one for potential customers. Which type of iFit machine is the right one to buy?
We recently spoke with a NordicTrack representative to get their take on how to best distinguish between these models so you can get the machine that will work best for your goals.
