Reebok Cross Trainer

Product Information

The distance between the pedals (at their furthest point) during operation on an elliptical machine is known as stride length. The Reebok ZR8 has 32 levels of resistance as well as 12 pre-set workout programs, 4 target workouts and a user recovery mode. What better way to get up and running quickly and easily with your cross trainer than with twenty-three pre-programmed workout programs? The hand grips on the Jet 100 are of a very high quality and although the static bars feel a little more plastic it’s the bigger fluid movement grips you will use most often. Many people state that the company can take weeks to send out replacement parts and will need to be reminded frequently before parts are sent for replacement.

With the pre-set programs, individual programs and 32 resistance levels, this model is one of the top 10 models on the market today. The Jet 100s may be fractionally smaller and have less of a stride length, but only a gym enthusiast would even be able to tell the difference. If you’re looking for a cross trainer that will last from beginner to advanced fitness stages, this is definitely the right option for you. It has a strong design with a black frame and vibrant yellow trim, whilst the centre console draws the eyes with its prominent positioning and brightly lit LCD display. It has a maximum user weight of 120kg (around 18 stone) and feels like a machine you’d find in any commercial gym.Nothing rattled and unlike some budget cross trainers or exercise bikes there was no side to side rocking movement. This allows the unit to give you feedback on heart rate and calories while in use or if you are working as part of a pre-set program. A lot of these components are enclosed in the frame, so if your unit is newer and isn’t having issues, it’s not uncommon to wait until a belt breaks before replacing it. There was not much that I wasn’t able to understand when using the machine without first reading the manual. It’s what I consider the benchmark of a quality cross trainer and this is for good reason which are noted below.

Adding a few extra bars of volume to your normal volume levels means that you can watch your favourite programs without too much disturbance from background noise. In fact, even advanced users will be able to get a good cardio kick out of this cross trainer thanks to the good range of resistance offered within the 32 levels. This saves the annoying of having to constantly move your feet around to find the pedals after you have climbed onto the bike.Smooth resistance, 12 programmable workouts and adjustable pedals make it work well for all the family. Users can choose to go off of a manual program that allows you to adjust the resistance levels yourself.

The large, heavy-duty 9kg flywheel ensures a range of difficulty levels to suit all users, but perhaps just as importantly, it provides a smooth motion and a quiet experience when using the cross trainer. Benefits include flexible resistance levels, a good electronics setup and fully adjustable foot plates. The writing is a lot smaller than other machines which I found hard to read without wearing contacts or glasses. Cross trainers are a great full-body workout that you can do in the comfort of your own home without a lot of space needed. Once you’ve completed your workout, the cross trainer has transport wheels at the back of the machine so you can wheel it around the room if you need to.Using the GX50 Cross Trainer’s fixed or action handlebars provides a one-of-a-kind workout platform that allows you to vary the intensity of your upper or lower body. Unplugging the unit and allowing it to sit for a few minutes will drain all of the power and allow you to safely work on your machine. The weight of the flywheel is important as this feature is what gives your workout fluid movement while in use. Assembly for the Jet 100 took a little longer than some other models that have some parts pre-assembled.

Also included is the standard feedback including calories burnt, heart rate monitor, distance and recovery.A common features on most gym equipment is a pulse sensor, Reebok have done a very good job of integration and simply switching to hold onto the static bars will give you a reading.