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The Flywheel - An Important Part Of An Elliptical Trainer

by Michael Dawson

Whether you want to workout at a gym or health club, or do it from the comfort of your own home, the elliptical trainer is the machine for you. It is now a very popular exercise machine due to the excellent cardio workout you get, with very low impact on your joints, so far fewer injuries and a lot less pain. This means a huge range of people can use them, even those with more brittle bones or with existing injuries. For both weight loss and fitness the elliptical trainer works out all of the body, upper and lower, and makes a very wise investment. So here is a little advice if you are thinking of buying one.

There are many brands and models in the market today making it even harder to choose between them. Price will have to guide you somewhat, but they range from just $500 up to $5000. The key thing to look at in an elliptical is its flywheel. This is the part that creates the elliptical motion of the machine and generates the resistance so that you can alter how intense your workouts are.

In most lower priced elliptical models they cut cost by using a flywheel that uses a belt to generate the resistance. This belt wears very easily and quickly, so the trainer would be no good for regular use. If you want to be able to change up the intensity of your workouts often and use it more than a couple of times a week, you need an elliptical with a flywheel that uses a magnetic system that gets the resistance by alternating electrical current.

The flywheel's position is also a factor to consider before you make a purchase. Older models have one large flywheel which fits at the back of the trainer. They are therefore large machines, which may be a problem if you have limited space. However there is now an alternative to this, which designers say improves the machine's stability and smooth motion. Some later models have two smaller flywheels that sit next to each other making a fatter machine but not as long.

Warranty is very important. You must make sure you have some form of warranty on the flywheel. At the least you should expect a year to be covered, but there are companies that offer more, even as much as 5 years. Stick with known and trusted brands so that you know the warranty will be honoured.

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