Get Fit, Go Elliptical!

Advantages: Low impact cardiovascular workout
Disadvantages: Expensive

...In a bid to lose a few pounds after uni (too much alcohol & too many takeaways) I was looking for a good all round exercise machine, and elliptical trainers were recommended by some friends. "Why?" I enquired. "The answer is simple" came the reply, "they are a great cardiovascular work out and the pedals mimic the body's natural movements when running, so essentially you are running, but there is no impact - saving your joints and bones!" "Genius!" I replied. And so my quest to buy a machine began. After looking at a variety of makes and models, I decided upon the York 3100 Elliptical Trainer & Cycle. It looked the sturdiest, could handle the most maximum weight (16 stone - not that I was this large, but obviously the larger the maximum weight, the stronger the machine), was from a brand that I had heard of and trusted...

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

...of any previous training you have done on the exerciser, but you can easily write this onto a note pad. Exercising ************ Once on the cross trainer you will find it's action very smooth and on the low setting very easy to use so is ideal for someone who is very unfit or not used to training. As your fitness improves the cross trainer is capable of keeping pace with those improvements to a high level of fitness. Instructors recommend training at various speeds and the programs on the cross trainer allow this. The graph on the computer shows how the tension is set for each program, the higher the line the harder it is the lower the easier. Any time you find the going to hard or easy just press a button to adjust the tension. Conclusion ************* This has got to be the most successful piece of exercise equipment we have...

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

V Fit Mini Stepper

Advantages: Very easy to use, move around and store.
Disadvantages: I'm sure there are better steppers but for a higher price.

...Before I start describing the wonders and blunders of the v fit mini stepper I'd like to explain why I opted for this style of home gym equipment. I read a bit on the internet about steppers and how people lose 2-3 inches just using the stepper every day, although this would be a nice bonus I wasn't focusing on losing weight so much as getting fitter and healthier. I live in a large block of flats in London, on the 7th floor with other people living below, above, each side and across the hall. Purely because of this I gave up on my collection of fitness DVDs as I didn't want to be banging about jumping and running every day to the tune of "Lift 2,3,4 and Down 2,3,4, Slide 2,3,4 and Back 2,3,4, and Starjumps...". So basically I believed the quietest exercise equipment I could buy would be a mini stepper. So off to Argos to get...

sunshine_supergirl 15.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of V-Fit Mini Stepper

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!

...the best machine on the market to get you in shape or keep up your fitness levels, the cross trainer works your entire body due to the motion of swinging your arms and legs at the same time. Running machines are useful for long distance running training, but how many of us require that? Rowing machines are very large and very expensive and pedal machines just dont do they required workout on the body needed. If your looking to shed a few pounds then a cross trainer is proven to do the job, you will notice in gyms that the large amount of treadmills are been replaced slowly with ellipitcal trainers due to there superior body workout. Couple this with a light jog every few days and a healthy diet and you will soon see the advantages I promise you! The machine took me about 20 minutes to build up and is light enough to move around the house...

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

Like walking on the Moon!!!!

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

...workout suitable for any person from 4' 10" up to 6' 6" easily. The larger stride also makes the product feel even smoother and perform like a gym quality cross trainer. Max user weight: 150kg Product Weight (Kg): 59.5kg Warranty: The York x302 Diamond Elliptical comes with a full manufacturers onsite 3 year parts and labour guarantee covering all defects in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Now for those of you who just read that and are thinking I?m not sure what it all means, let me break down what I think are the most important bits. The resistance type is critical to how the machine feels when you are on it. This model uses electro magnets to control the resistance. This makes it a smooth and quite ride. You can get cheaper models but they are frankly awful to use, not smooth and feel like they will fall apart (and...

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

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

  Positive polarity from Magnet if you stick with my tips

Advantages: Reasonable kitchen, helpful installers willing to fix all snag issues
Disadvantages: Expensive, poor communication at times, work overran slightly, chasing up required

...INTRODUCTION I bought my flat a couple of years ago, and I have always intended to do up the bathroom and kitchen. The bathroom is a mess and the kitchen has always looked a bit "tired", with 70s fittings and no cabinet space on the wall, ensuring that my work surfaces were always covered with junk. So finally, I got around to doing something about it. Having read a few of the previous reviews they mostly seem to be either quick reviews by satisfied customers or rants by one who've been ripped off. I aim here not so much to tell you what I bought, as the specific products themselves are much of a muchness and probably of similar quality, but what the process was from beginning to end, what the potential pitfalls are during ordering and installation and how to combat them without losing your rag or sanity. The first thing I would...

larsbaby 15.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Magnet Kitchens

Death magnetic

Advantages: great album
Disadvantages: few tracks that are dislikeable

...Metallica Death Magnetic: 11 Tracks Heavy Metal Released 12/09/2008 In my honest oppinion this is an amazing album, ive not been a fan long but i have heard all of their albums they are simply an amazing band. When i first listened to this album i wasnt so sure how i felt but it grew on me now i listen to it quite a few times a day. The tracks are 5 mins+ That was just your life: For the first Track i have to say what a brilliant opening to the album, Great guitar rhythm that really gets you going...imagine being in a mosh pit with that playing :D The end of the Line: This one didnt get my attention straight away. I think it has one of those beats that gets me all hyped up but once it gets further into it i get kinda bored. Broken, Beat and scarred: I love the Start of this track it gets my feet going to...

rockchick2k7 19.11.2008 · Read review
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Magnetic Magic!

Advantages: Good chunky magnets, entertaining, loads of fun
Disadvantages: None!

...Two days ago was Harry's 2nd birthday. He's been a very lucky boy and has been given some wonderful gifts by his family, each of which has made him a very happy little man! We had a little party for him yesterday, and one of the presents from his aunt and uncle was this Fireman Sam Magnet Book. When he ripped off the paper, Harry's face lit up and he sat reading it for ages, it clearly eclipsed his other presents for a while! My Fireman Sam Magnet Book is a relatively new book in the Fireman Sam franchise made for toddlers and older children. This book is a lovely hardback, with its top half in bright red, just like the Fire Engine Jupiter, with a big picture of Fireman Sam and Jupiter on the bottom half of the book. It's lovely and bright, really eye-catching and very inviting for children. My first impressions of the book were...

mummy2harry 19.03.2008 · Read review
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