Outside Magazine said: The Vectra On-Line 1270 ($2,700 list) has a
graceful design and works even better than it looks. The engineers
sweated a lot of the little touches that add up to biomechanical
correctness: handles that are positioned just right, back exercises
that offer full support. I particularly liked the leg extension
station: The roller pads automatically adjust to the user, and a cam
ensures even resistance throughout the exercise. The press station has
four options -- chest, incline, decline, and shoulder presses. All
this, and the Vectra takes up only a four-by-nine-foot space, standing
six feet, eight inches high.
More detailed specifications and the user manual are available at Vectra Fitness in the Tech Support section.
High Pulley Station Exercises
* Lat Pulldown: close grip, wide grip,underhanded, rear
* Ab crunch
* Seated Rear Delt
* Tricep press down: front, rear, reverse grip, straight arm
* Pec Flys
Low Pulley Station Exercises
* Shoulder Shrug
* Row: seated, upright, bent
* Bicep Curl: standing, lying, one arm
* Wrist Curl: forward, reverse
* Lateral Raise: side, front, back
* Thigh Pull: inner, outer
* Kick Back
* Hip Flexor
* Battery operated console uses 2 C batteries
* Durable steel frame ensures quiet ride
* Easy to read LCD console displays complete workout statistics
* Padded anatomic seat for added comfort and support
* Dual-action handrail foot pegs to focus your workout on upper body conditioning
* Low step-over height makes mounting and dismounting easy
* Height adjustable seat allows for a variety of users
* Patented fan wheel technology creates a smooth air resistance system
* Transport wheels for easy maneuverability
* Built for home, light commercial and commercial use in fitness facilities
Torso Track is simple to use and works the entire core in one easy motion. Fantastic abdominal work out! Lightweight and easy to store. Great for all ages. Stop doing hundreds of sit ups, leg lifts, knee pulls and twists. All of those exercises are a thing of the past with Torso Track. The Torso Track is an amazing fitness technology that will help you get tighter abs, along with stronger arms, shoulders and back in one easy-to-do exercise. Why do sit-ups when you can get a total ab and upper body workout with the Torso Track. One simple movement is all it takes to work all four areas of your abdominals--the upper, middle, lower, and obliques.
The Pro has solid oak construction for strength, front elevation adjustment for variable slope, wider stance front legs for stability, rear wheels for easy transport, durable molded footpads, easy fold up for convenient storage and a great workout computer. This Pro model features the Proformance Workout Monitor which monitors your Speed, Time working out, Distance traveled, Average speed and Pulse (the pulse attachment is not included) .
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Amazon.com Product Description
The compact, German-crafted Kettler Power Stepper is a great addition to your home gym, perfect for strengthening your legs and getting an excellent cardio workout all year round. It features two hydraulic cylinders that provide up to 12 levels of resistance, and the independently functioning pedals ensure an ergonomic stepping movement. Individual pedal resistance can be set with the adjustment rings on the hydraulic cylinders. The computer console provides the following data: time, speed, total steps, energy consumption, total height, and pulse rate (ear clip included; compatible with optional chest straps). It has a maximum user weight of 285 pounds.
Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year parts & electronics, lifetime frame
Product Description
Feataures:
Training computer: Measurement of time, stepping speed, steps climbed per session, energy consumption, total height climbed, pulse rate, recovery pulse with fitness mark from 1-6, target settings possible
Two hydraulic cylinders for setting resistance force from 1-12
Size when set up: L = 92 cm, W = 65 cm, H = 155 cm
Handrails for safety during training
The maximum weight restriction recommended by the manufacturer for this item is 285 lbs.
Take care of your total-body fitness needs with the Reebok™ RL 900 Elliptical Trainer. With Quick Resistance™ and Quick Incline™,
you can change your setting with the touch of a button. Keep your routine exciting with twelve different built-in workouts,
featuring two heart rate control programs and two learn programs. The dual CoolAire™ fans will keep your workouts a breeze.
Features:
iFIT™ Interactive Personal Training
With iFIT™ technology you can get additional workouts that control the incline and resistance of your machine.
Each workout is designed by a certified personal trainer. iFIT™ programs can be purchased on CD, DVD video or
downloaded over the internet.
Power Incline™ Ramp
Changing the incline of an elliptical changes the shape of the elliptical stride, which alters the muscle groups your
workout focuses on. With a wide range of incline settings, you can work more muscles in your legs and glutes.
6-Window LED Display
Six LED windows display speed, time, distance, segment, total steps, steps per minute, calories and pulse.
This console also features a 15x21 workout matrix that helps you visually track your workout.
Quick Resistance™
Instead of tediously scrolling through options, Quick Resistance™ allows you to instantly change the resistance to your desired
level with the single touch of a button.
Quick Incline™ 10-30 Percent
Quick Incline™ is the most convenient incline adjustment available. With the touch of a button you can quickly adjust
the incline of your elliptical.
12 Pre-Programmed Workouts
The RL 900 will keep you motivated with 12 Pre-Programmed workouts. Eight Smart workouts adjust incline and resistance
to focus on aerobic, weight loss or performance goals. Two Heart Rate workouts help stay in your target-heart-rate zone.
Two Learn programs allow you to customize workouts to your own preferences.
EKG™ Grip Heart Rate Monitor
Two sensors built into the handlebars give you a quick and accurate pulse reading. Simply grip them while you workout to
conveniently monitor your pulse
rate.
Two AutoBreeze™ Fans
Four fan settings allow you to choose between low, medium, high or auto breeze which automatically changes the airflow to
match the speed at which you are moving.
Measurements:
Dimensions: L25 x W68 x H76''
Unit Weight: 270 lbs.
User Weight Capacity: 350 lbs.
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Beech Sandals have four "toe separators” which stretch the 26 bones in the feet helping them become mobile and youthful again.
~~~~Fitness monitor on top console has 5 displays to provide feedback on your workout
~~ Time shows elapsed time of workout.
~~ Calorie-Displays the number of calories burned.
~~ Speed-Shows the current speed in miles per hour.
~~ Distance-Shows the total distance you have walked or run.
~~ The system also contains a heart rate sensor.
Unit has wheels so it is fairly easy to move around a room. Picture only shows about half its length.