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Buying an Elliptical Cross Trainer?

Don't even think about until you've read our ultimate guide to buying an elliptical cross trainer

Exercise Ball

Using an Exerciseball has become one of the must do exercises in the past couple of years.  With its variety of exercises that you can do with it and easy storage, the exercise ball has become a fitness essential for the home.  Make your home get you fitter and buy exerciseball today

Benefits of an Elliptical Machine

Elliptical machines, also known as cross trainers, are great for all over body tone as well as aerobic fitness.  Essential Fitness takes a closer look at why Elliptical Machines are good for you.

Home Treadmill

Should you get a treadmill for the home?  What are the benefits of treadmill exercise?  One of our top writers investiages further, read up on home treadmills

How to find the best exercise bike

We're taking an even longer look at exercise bikes so that you know what to look for when purchasing.  Find out more on exercise bikes

Power Plates for your home or Gym

We take a look at why Power Plates are considered the ultimate fitness accessory and the best places to get hold of one online, read more

Reebok 5 Series Cross Trainer

The Reebok 5 Series Cross Trainer is an excellent and affordable piece of gym kit for the home and not out of a plce at a commercial gym.  The product is light for a cross trainer yet sturdy and with a 2 year warrantly you can work out on it with peace of mind, while of course building up a sweat. 

A cross trainer is an excellent cardio workout, with the added value of scuplting your body as well.  It's also perfect for those who don't like to pound the streets or the treadmill as it recreates many of the moves you would make while running without the impact.

The Reebok 5 series cross trainer is just £369.00 and be purchased here

Exercise Bikes for the Home

One of the best ways to keep fit at home is with an exericse bike.  The exercise bike provides a great workout, helping you lose weight through it's cardio attributes and gain strength with it's resistance.  It's ideal for the home as it does not need to take up too much space.  They can usually fit comfortably in a bed room or spare room or can be stored and taken out into the lounge so you can watch TV whilst you workout.

An exercise bike does not need to break the bank either.  The York Heritage bike for example can be bought for less than £150.  Or, if you're looking for the best in class, the nautilus NB 300 exercise bike will be a larger investment at £1149.

To take a look at the full range of home bikes available, click here

Tunturi C80 Cross Trainer

Cross Trainers are fantastic for an overall cardio worokout.  Working both the upper and lower parts of the body, a regular workout could improve your body tone, which in turn can help you with confidence and feeling more energised about your life.

The Tunturi C80 cross trainer is a sturdy piece of kit with 10 adjustable programs and heart rate control.  It is built for commercial use and can be used for 5 hours a day, so is also perfect light gym commercial use, offices, physiotherapy, etc.

When you buy from exerciseequipment.co.uk, you get a 3 years parts and 2 years on site warranty so you can buy with confidence.

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