Do you dread the thought of slogging through miles on a treadmill? Do your legs go numb on exercise bikes? Then an elliptical by Precor is the perfect exercise machine for you. You can work through preset workouts to target specific muscles or the total body. Elliptical cross trainers offer a low-impact workout
Elliptical machines provide an effective workout with little joint impact. Precor is truly the pioneer of the elliptical machine and has built them with you in mind. The elliptical mimics the natural rhythm of your stride to provide smooth movement throughout the range of motion of the machine. This helps eliminate awkward body movements that lead to injuries or keep you from enjoying your workouts. Many of Precor’s models allow you to adjust the stride length, angle and intensity to provide endless variety for your workouts. You can even stride backwards on most models.
There are a number of models to choose from and choosing the right one for you depends on your needs, fitness goals and budget. All models are designed to take up as little floor space as possible and are low maintenance. They feature 20 resistance levels that provide a wide range of intensities to make your workouts effective. Most models provide five to ten pre-set programs so you can jump on and get started immediately. If you want even more variety, the EFX 576i Experience model has 15 pre-set programs so you’ll never be bored. Many of the models are compatible with Polar Heart Rate monitors or have heart rate sensors built in.
The Precor EFX 556 V1 and EFX 556 V3 are basic models that are considered one of the best on the market and will fit any budget. They have the upper body arm movement, several pre-set programs, 20 resistance levels and fixed stride lengths and ramp angles so there’s nothing to fiddle with or worry about before you start your workout.
If you’re a data nut and like to track lots of information about your workouts, the AMT 100i model is for you. Not only can you instantly adjust stride length without having to get off the machine or push lots of buttons, you can use the Stride Dial to monitor your motion in real time and track the muscles your working. You can also monitor your heart rate for the optimum zone and stay on track with your goals.
The EFX 546i Experience Series has an optional fully integrated Cardio Theatre to give you the ultimate workout experience. It also has large buttons for easy use and 10 pre-set programs including a fitness test program.
If you want to hit a variety of muscle groups during your workout, the EFX 546 V1 has 20 resistance levels and 20 incline levels to work muscle groups in an almost endless number of combinations.
Deciding on which new or used precor elliptical machine can be a challenge. Do you want moving handlebars to target the whole body (like the 556i) or the incline adjustment to focus on your glutes an hamstrings (like the 546i)? Good News is you can get both (like the 576i)! GymPros carries front and rear drive ellipticals for the lowest price possible. Contact us for the best deals on New or used Precor, Life Fitness, Star Trac and more!
