Review: Life Fitness elliptical trainer

The first thing to note about Life Fitness gym equipment is that it does not come cheaply. However, when it comes to sports and fitness, Life Fitness offer some of the best quality machines on the market and their reputation as a quality provider of fitness machines is unrivaled.

Elliptical trainer

Using an elliptical cross-trainer is one of the best ways to get fit and shed a few pounds but when it comes to home fitness equipment, it pays to do your research before you buy. Functionality
Training on an elliptical machine can deliver a powerful and effective full-body workout. The more muscles you engage during a workout, the more calories you will burn, so an elliptical, if used the correct way, will exercise the muscles of both your upper and lower body. The Life Fitness Elliptical X8 advanced cross-trainer This machine is one of the best which is available on the market. If you are going to buy gym equipment, though, you may have to brace yourself for the price. At just under £3,000, the X8 is costly but it represents a top of the range machine that gives you the chance to use exercise equipment at home that is every bit as good as what you would expect to get at the gym. Benefits of buying elliptical trainers Elliptical machines are fantastic machines to have at home because if you can only afford one piece, then this one will give you an all-over body workout. Fitness Superstores will give you the chance to go along, have a look and try before you buy so that if you are going to take the plunge, you know exactly what you are getting.

Be serious

Workout equipment for your home can often be purchased in a rush, or in the middle of a desire to suddenly get fit. When this happens, it often results in a large, expensive piece of equipment gathering dust in your house a few months down the line. Doing research If you are going to invest in elliptical equipment or a cross-trainer, then do your homework and make sure it is the best machine for you, that it will work as an exercise trainer for you and will not be a piece of sports fitness equipment that ends up in the garage. Facilitating human multi-tasking Certainly, the Life Fitness X8 advanced elliptical machine is superb. If you like to watch television, listen to music or read during your workout, give this machine a look. Adaptability issues It has an excellent range of adjustments, so both the expert and beginner can fully customise their workouts. The built-in programmes are challenging without being excessively difficult.