Cross country ski-ing in the comfort of your own home

Advantages: Durable, rugged, great value for money, easy to use.
Disadvantages: Calorie counter isn't that accurate

...I needed a replacement for an inferior V-Fit elliptical that broke within 2 months of buying it and set about looking at alternatives. A local gym instructor suggested I take a look at the Reebok range since they have a good reputation for quality, ease of use and being good value for money. After a lot of looking around, reading up and research I decided to buy the Reebok 3 Series elliptical trainer. That was just over 14 months ago and I know that I made the right decision in purchasing this model. ****Assembly**** When I opened the box I was amazed at the amount of pieces that needed putting together. That said, everything is clearly labelled with the ?L? or ?R? sticker indicating where it should go. Whilst a sticker may be a bit patronising at first it is very useful since the pieces do look very similar and it is not easy...

yackers1 22.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Reebok 3 Series Elliptical Cross Trainer

Get Fit, Go Elliptical!

Advantages: Low impact cardiovascular workout
Disadvantages: Expensive

..., and was mid-priced between the cheaper basic elliptical machines, and the top end Reebok ones. Another important feature is that it is not just an Elliptical Trainer but an exercise bike as well - so you get two good quality machines for the price of two cheap machines, but in the space of one machine - "Genius!" I ordered the machine from Argos (£200 + free delivery) and waited patiently for it to arrive a few days later. This is a home assembly job, and some of the sections are quite heavy so you may need assistance, but it is straight forward to assemble. It isn't small (60cm by 145cm footprint) or light, however, so make sure you assemble it where you want to put it - it'll save you a lot of hassle! ***What is it like to use?*** Superb! When using it as an Elliptical Trainer it glides very well, and there is very little...

Maharaja 14.08.2003 · Read review
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Review of York Elliptical Trainer & Cycle 3100

My trainers cross i ate all those pies.

Advantages: Burns fat fast, heart rate monitor
Disadvantages: Takes up alot of space

...WHY ****** Due to a serious injury to my Knee playing rugby my physio recommended a cross trainer to me as it is a low impact exerciser and is a good alternative to running machines. I found this one on Ebay and thought it was reasonably priced at £130 with some good features. Quality ********* Build quality is very good, the trainer is heavy due to the large solid tubular frame and if like me you have it upstairs you will need some help in carrying it up the stairs. Once upstairs you can wheel the trainer to your preferred place as it has built in wheels. The fly wheel is encased in a plastic cover, which should prevent little fingers being trapped where they shouldn't be. The foot stands are large and have tread marks on to prevent slipping. You can choose between the static handles for an easier work out, these also have...

oldwasp 13.03.2008 (14.03.2008) · Read review
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Review of Infiniti 12 - Program Elliptical Cross Trainer

The trainer that made me cross

Advantages: Great fat burning exerciser. Automatic magnetic resistence.
Disadvantages: Poor quality.

...PRODUCT ************ Eclipse Cyclone 2 programmable eliptical cross trainer. Eliptical cross trainers are a low impact exerciser that burn 5 times more calories than walking. There are two ways of exercising, holding onto the static handles for a lower body work out. Or using the long moving handles for a full body work out. You place your feet on large foot plates and can either go forward or backward to exercise differant parts of the legs. No instructions are giving on what parts of the body you are working out or placing feet on differant parts of the foot plates to increase difficulty. PRICE ******** £139.99 and £29.99 p&p this included insurance. The MRP was £455 but looking at the quality i don't know where they get this from. ASSEMBLEY ************** Basic tools are supplied if you have none. It is a two man job...

oldwasp 04.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Eclipse Cyclone2 Programmable Elliptical Cross Trainer

Infiniti Cross Trainer - Best workout machine available.

Advantages: Small enough to fit in any room, professional build quality, advanced programs
Disadvantages: Doesn't come with a sauna!

...Why you should buy this... Stop paying that £25 monthly direct debit to the gym you have entered roughly 6 times in the last 11 months, enjoy the comfort of your own home and save time and money at the same time. Save up for a few months and you can buy yourself a top of the range cross trainer which is just as good if not better then what your gym has already. Thats what I did! The infiniti trainer is brilliant, its the smallest available which does the job, its programs are perfect and the actual workout is second to none. The machine currently sits in my bedroom, standard 4mx4m size and doesnt take up much room at all. Having this in my bedroom is so convenient, if I get home from a hard stressful day at work I just jump on it for 30 mins and watch a bit of tv whilst doing so. The ellipitical cross trainer is basically...

XtremeOllie 17.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Infiniti 12 - Program Elliptical Cross Trainer

THE FANTASTIC 'REEBOK I RUN TREADMILL'

Advantages: QUALITY, VALUE FOR MONEY, COMPACT.
Disadvantages: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

...INTRO After the sudden death of my 7 year old Pro-form treadmill it was time to start looking for something to replace it with but being somewhat out of pocket (probably due to credit crunch/petrol prices) my budget was under £400. I must say I didn't think that I'd be able to get much treadmill for my money. FINDING A TREADMILL I started my searching on the Internet with a firm called fitness-superstore http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk, which has a great range of low priced treadmills and I soon became zapped by the latest designs and specifications of the new range of treadmill on the market. As I set my budget at under £400 this helped me to narrow my searching and leave me with 3 possible treadmills that met my needs, the makes were Pro-form, Weslo, Reebok. After some head scratching I decided that the 'Reebok I RUN...

donovan74 24.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Reebok I Run +

Like walking on the Moon!!!!

Advantages: Smooth, comfortable, challenging, lots of programmes, Robust!
Disadvantages: A bit expensive, but I still think worth it

...Elliptical trainers are better known as cross trainers and are now the main stay and most popular bits of kit in gyms all over the world. The main reason they are so popular is really because of their functionality. The elliptical trainer is beneficial for a number of different reasons 1) They are an intermediate between a running machine and a bike whilst having the same levels of exertion 2) They provide both an upper body and lower body cardiovascular (heart and lungs) workout. On harder settings they have an increased toning effect 3) They provide a low impact workout, being kinder to your joints than something like running 4) If you just use your legs (take hands off) they provide an excellent work-out for the core muscles because you need to hold yourself in a state on constant tension to keep yourself balanced 5...

Logan33 13.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of York X302 Diamond Elliptical Trainer

Comfortable to Wear but Uncomfortable to Make

Advantages: Comfortable, stylish and versatile.
Disadvantages: Not hard wearing

...Reebok ClassicI've worn various styles of Reebok trainers over the years, probably more than any other brand having previously dabbled with Adidas, Puma, and Nike to name a few. I came to favour the design and style of the classic Reebok trainer shoe. The fact that it was a British brand identified by the small Union Jack next to the brand name on the side of the shoe also appealed. Although it should be pointed out that no Reebok trainers are made in Britain. The vast majority are manufactured in the sweatshops of the Far East. DesignThe three sweeping criss-crossing lines on the side of a Reebok are now a firmly established brand symbol instantly recognisable. This white Reebok Classic Leather trainer features a heel clip with the classic logo and the synthetic badge Reebok logo on the tongue of the shoe. The design also...

Zmugzy 26.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Reebok Classic Heel Clip Trainers

THE REEBOK SHOP AT BRAINTREE

Advantages: Great shop, items and prices
Disadvantages: I think there's only 2 stores in the whole country

...sizes. The footwear section took up quite a lot of room in the store too but was mainly stocked up in the right hand cornor of the store, most of the items of footwear were on display in order of sizes which I liked. You just had to visit the section of your shoe size and choose a pair of shoes. Again the prices were lower which was fab and half sizes were available. You could buy trainers which could either be running trainers or casual trainers, football boots, astro turfs, studded boots or Moulded boots and then 'Reebok' sandals and footwear for the summer. I picked up a pair of Gold and White Reebok classics in size 5 and a half for only £20!!! These trainers are very popular and are usually sold at prices of around £35-£60 in this specific size.~I was very impressed and the trainers have lasted as well, (Check out opinion coming in...

emu128 08.07.2001 · Read review
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Review of Reebok Shop

THE SOFA THAT WILL STOP AT NOTHING

Advantages: All in opinion
Disadvantages: All in opinion

...For some adverts is a good reason to quickly put on the kettle and make a quick cup of tea or going for a quick leak before resuming back to their normal seating position in front of the TV. I on the other hand actually enjoy adverts (call me sad). Today most adverts are well thought out and very entertaining. Vast amounts of money are invested in order to promote what ever they are trying to sell ? and most are portrayed with style and eye catching techniques. A prime example is the latest Reebok advert ? When you first see this advert there is no indication that it is about Reebok trainers until the very end. This original and clever advert quickly induces its target audience into excitement and interest. The setting takes place in a small room ? a young man seated on a sofa watching the TV. The young man then decides to go...

Versatile 19.09.2001 · Read review
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Review of Reebok trainers [TV Advertisement]