Elliptical Cross Trainers

Fitness Xpress Supplies offer a great range of Elliptical Cross Trainers to suit all budgets and requirements.

An elliptical trainer (also cross trainer or simply elliptical) is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries.

Elliptical trainers offer a non-impact cardiovascular workout that can vary from light to high intensity based on the resistance preference set by the user. Most elliptical trainers work the user's upper and lower body (although some models do not have moving upper body components). Using an elliptical trainer is designed to provide a cardiovascular workout rather than building muscles.

They can be self-powered by user generated motion or need to be plugged in for adjustment of motion and/or for supplying their electronic consoles and resistance systems. Current models incorporate adjustable resistance via friction belt (obsolete), magnetic or electromagnetic devices.

It should be noted that there are two major types of elliptical trainers, "front-drive" and "rear-drive" with the former having the elliptical drive mechanism at the front of the machine and the latter having the elliptical drive mechanism at the rear of the machine.