Imagine having a punishing stair climber, treadmill and exercise bike rolled into one, and you will form an idea as to the benefits built into an elliptical trainer. Generally speaking, elliptical machines give some of the best cardio workouts. With their upper body handlebars, they combine hiking, cross country skiing and biking, working every muscle group in your legs, chest, arms and shoulders. By having one of these machines in your living room, you can tap into its benefits at any time.
2. Low Impact Means Less Pain & More Gain
The innovative engineering behind elliptical trainers ensures that your feet, legs and joints move in a natural walking motion. The schwinn 460 has been designed to virtually gurantee a total fluid movement during your workout. The idea behind these machines is to alleviate the impact on joints and bones that is normally cause during traditional jogging on streets and dirt. The elliptical trainer is suspends you in air and elliminates any jarring and jolting impacts that is normally caused by running. Once you give an elliptical machine a try you will never want to replace it with anything else. You will get all the weight bearing exericise without any of the joint injuries.
3. Variable Stride Technology
As if an elliptical trainer alone wasnt effective enough Schwinn has added the Variable Stride technology to the schwinn 460 elliptical trainer machine. This gives you the ability to enable strides between 2" and 26". Truth be told, elliptical stride length is but one of several criteria to consider when evaluating an elliptical trainer. In fact, it’s one of the more important features, along with stability, durability, and price that can make or break your decision. No all people are the same heigth and not everyone takes a big as steps as everyone else. If multiple people in your home plan on using this elliptical machine, then having variable strides to accomodate different heights should be very important to you.
4. Powerfull Workout Programs
The Schwinn 460 elliptical trainer comes with scientifically developed training programs to maximize your workout routine plus it comes equiped with its Advantage® workout system that tracks results and programming for up to 2 users. By changing intensity levels and program combinations, you add interest and rev up your metabolism. With 16 different programs, your weight loss target should be within reach in a jiffy.
5. Monitor Your Workout
The advanced electronic computer features, touch screen technology and state of the art programming will let you know exactly how much time your workout has taken, PM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance Level, and Course Profile
6. Distractions From Boredom
Going to the gym for your workout can be boring and lonesome. Why workout out with strangers when you can indulge in a variety of other activities while exercising in the comfort of your own home. You can watch your favorite tv show, chat with a friend on the phone, listen to some music, or even read a book. Plus another added benefit is no more leaving your kids with a babysitter, you can spend time with your kids while still getting a full cardio workout.
7. Pace Maintaining Phenomenon
A really awesome feature of elliptical machines is that the action is so smooth and fluid, that your relative perceived exertion rate is lowered. This means that you will be burning calories while not feeling as if you are working that hard. This factor will enable you to keep going for a longer period.
8. Work Less For More
Elliptical trainers are known for their efficiency. You will get more from a session on an elliptical trainer, than from equal time on a treadmill for example. This means that where you may need a thirty minute treadmill workout to burn a certain amount of calories, twenty minutes on an elliptical machine may give you the same results. Do the math and see what you can save time-wise in a year! Or, alternatively, exercise for the longer period on the Schwinn Elliptical Trainer and reach your goal weight that much sooner! Either way you win big time.
9. Reverse To Move Forward
These elliptical trainers come with the added advantage of a reverse motion. That means that by changing direction you will again employ other muscles for added aerobic and muscle building benefits. This gear change also helps to keep things interesting!
10. Zest From Being In The Zone
The Smart Rate technology and Touch heart rate monitor combine forces to keep you in your targeted cardio zone for efficient fat-burning. Just grab the handgrip sensors and get all the feedback you need for a productive training session. You will soon be filled with vitality and energy.
A quality elliptical machine should be stable and totally smooth during use. Schwinn Elliptical Trainers have a reputation for durability and robustness. Who knows, you may develop a similar reputation with regular use of this home gym equipment machine!
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