Cross Trainers – Elliptical Trainers
He had always enjoyed strength training. For his home workouts, he had bought dumbbells and trained diligently. However, the muscles seemed to be building underneath the fat – with little visual change. The real weight loss success only came when he combined his routine with a cross trainer: According to the training computer, he burned around 700 kilocalories in just one hour. Are you also looking for quick weight loss results while improving your endurance and strengthening your muscles? With a cross or elliptical trainer, you're on the right track. Discover our fitness equipment, delivered directly to isports from manufacturers such as Tunturi, Bowflex, Schwinn, and Nautilus, and buy your cross trainer from the official Swiss distributor for these brands.
Difference Between Cross Trainers and Elliptical Trainers
Cross trainers and elliptical trainers combine the benefits of exercise bikes, treadmills, and steppers. The main difference lies in their construction: on a cross trainer, the flywheel is located at the back, while on an elliptical trainer it's at the front. The cross trainer features a smaller stride length with a circular motion that resembles jogging. In contrast, the elliptical trainer offers a flatter movement pattern, similar to cross-country skiing or Nordic walking.
Maximum Calorie Burn with a Cross or Elliptical Trainer
The cross trainer is ideal if your fitness goal is weight loss. While exercise bikes also offer a full-body workout, cross trainers stand out due to their exceptionally high calorie burn. Cross and elliptical trainers not only train the legs and glutes, but also engage large muscle groups in the upper body, such as the shoulders, chest, and back.
If you're planning regular medium- to high-intensity sessions at home, a cross trainer is a great choice. For demanding interval training, an elliptical trainer is even better. Additionally, elliptical trainers are gentler on the joints, making them suitable for rehabilitation training. However, compared to the quiet and sometimes foldable pro cross trainers, elliptical machines tend to be larger and slightly louder.
Buy an Elliptical Trainer for Home Use: Top Selection at isports
To help you find the right cross or elliptical trainer, we’re happy to advise you over the phone or in person at our location in Lupfig. Here, we display a wide range of machines from Bowflex, Schwinn, Nautilus, and Tunturi. You're welcome to try out different models. We're also happy to answer your questions about usage and maintenance.
For beginners, we recommend Tunturi models with intuitive operation, comfortable design, and convenient features such as a tablet holder. For more built-in programs and customizable workout options, check out the elliptical trainers from Nautilus and Schwinn. Bowflex offers the Max Trainer, which combines the advantages of a pro cross trainer and stepper. It delivers a nearly impact-free full-body workout with a long-lasting afterburn effect and maximum calorie consumption.
Cross Trainers from Tunturi, Bowflex, Nautilus, and Schwinn
Cross trainers are becoming increasingly popular — and for good reason. They offer a pleasant way to train the entire body effectively. Thanks to the smooth motion of these fitness machines, knees and other joints are noticeably protected. Our brands offer front-drive elliptical trainers as well as rear-drive cross trainers. Some prefer the longer stride of front-drive models. Tunturi, Bowflex, Nautilus, and Schwinn cross trainers offer smooth motion and are well suited for weight loss or rehabilitation. Our brands also offer a