ProForm Hybrid Trainer XT Exercise Bike

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WHISPER-QUIET, FLUID STRIDE: The natural striding motion follows a smooth, linear path to protect your knees and joints. A simple turn of the dial takes the near-silent variable magnetic resistance from zero to intense to accommodate a range of goals. Comfortable Seat: A comfortable padded seat with lumbar support is provided for cycling. It has side handlebars to give the rider extra stability. Hybrid trainers make it easy to increase the variety of your exercise and train different muscle groups. Better yet, hybrid devices are often cheaper than treadmills or independent ellipticals.

The ProForm Hybrid Trainer is designed for light and low-impact exercise. Within one seamless workout session it serves as both a recumbent bike and an elliptical trainer (just moving arm bars). The console offers 14 built-in training programs and is iFit-enabled for unlimited additional workouts. Overall the performance specs are entry level; this trainer isn’t as smooth as club-quality exercise bikes and ellipticals. Still it has cushioned pedals to help make your cross training low-impact, and in elliptical mode it has the rear drive design that’s favored for producing a flat rather than upward stair-stepping motion. The Proform Hybrid Trainer XT gives you the option of both that only takes up the space of one. Offering you all the best features and benefits of the elliptical and recumbent bike, the Proform Hybrid Trainer XT offers multiple workout opportunities. Simply adjust the pedals and console and in a matter of seconds you can switch between two high-quality machines. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more synergistic workout routine than a stair-stepper crossed with an elliptical. By combining the multi-function handlebars and foot pedals, users can achieve a full-body, high intensity workout in less time.The ProForm Hybrid Trainer is the entry level model in its series. It has a very short stride and a very light drive. Depending on your body size and workout needs, those factors could be advantages or disadvantages.

This trainer features a 7kg flywheel and 16 different resistance levels which are easily adjustable at the touch of a button. Regardless of whether you go for a rear or front-drive model, the essential ingredients for any cross trainer are that it’s stable and comfortable to use – if you’re tall, don’t be tempted to go for a machine with a short stride length. You will regret it. What features should I look out for? iFit Bluetooth Smart Enabled Console: TV trainers Chris and Heidi Powell have created unique workouts to help you meet your fitness goals; access these and tons of others via the iFit workout library. Users can also access vibrant workouts powered by Google Maps or the workout builder option. JTX manages to cram a lot into this relatively compact cross trainer, including a reasonable 7kg, inertia-enhanced flywheel at the rear. It’s very easy to use and we were surprised at how quiet the flywheel was – it’s a great option for those who find running on a treadmill or using a rowing machine a little too noisy for a home setting. The 16-inch (41cm) stride length will feel very natural for anyone up to around 5’9”, though taller users will probably find this machine too cramped and will be better served by larger machines, which JTX also offers.Alternatively, some combine stair climbers with an elliptical, rather than a bike. All Hybrid Trainers combine two or more types of compatible workouts into one device. Review of Best Hybrid Trainers Not all Hybrid Trainers are identical to one another. Depending on the purpose and branding, some trainers could combine different types of workouts into one device.

Step onto a cross trainer – or elliptical trainer as they’re sometimes known – and your feet are positioned on two large platforms, your hands reaching forward to grip two handles. This is the arrangement that a cross-trainer uses to simulate walking, running or stair-climbing movement, allowing your feet to roll from heel to toe just as if you were on a treadmill or jogging around your local park. The big difference? As your feet never leave the pedals, your knees, joints and tendons don’t take a pounding – for those of us who struggle with running or are recovering from injury, a cross trainer is a godsend. Efficient Full-Body Design: The compact size of this fitness machine is a selling point. It requires just over 5 feet x 2 feet of floor space yet can hold up to 350 pounds. Machines in 1 - a recumbent bike or an elliptical trainer - the Proform Hybrid Trainer Pro gives you the option of both in one fitness machine Preset Workouts: Twenty preset workouts are included. (The simpler ProForm Hybrid Trainer has 16 programs.) These make it easy to exercise for speed goals and calorie burn. TOTAL BODY WORKOUT: Dual power motion works your upper and lower body simultaneously, engaging all major muscle groups to build strength and burn more calories. Modify the workout by isolating your legs or arms for added intensity.Whether you suffer from workout-induced boredom or persistent joint pain, there are many reasons to invest in a compact Hybrid Trainer. For an aerobic workout with no impact there's no better option than a recumbent bike. When you want a full-body workout you need an elliptical trainer. Normal wear and tear (examples of normal wear parts include walking belts, drive belts, batteries, brake pads, and jumping mats).

Performance specs for the Hybrid Trainer XT include a 13-pound effective flywheel (the source of strength resistance) and a 15” elliptical stride. With digital controls the resistance can be set from levels 1 to 16, and in elliptical mode the handlebars move as you stride to support total-body training. Light Flywheel: While the current flywheel weight of this model is 15 pounds (heavier than the 2015 model, with a weight of just over 12.5 pounds), a flywheel of 20 pounds is more typical at this price point. Unfortunately, there’s no option to adjust the footplates for incline, which means it isn’t as versatile as other cross trainers – disappointing for those who want to target muscle groups in the lower body. However, the digital console features pre-programmed workout plans which will adjust resistance accordingly, while the ability to connect via Bluetooth means you can beam the speed, RPM, cadence and wattage output to your favourite workout apps – the brand likes to recommend Kinomap, which offers guided workouts for use on the machine, but there are many more out there. To promote quiet operation, ProForm engineers its hybrids with magnetic resistance instead of mechanical brakes. With the XT you can push buttons to move among 16 tension levels. The 16 levels are low intensity… best for beginners and people seeking gentle rehabilitative cross training.For a more engaging workout session you can attach your tablet computer to access iFit’s unlimited workout selection, use your own fitness apps, or browse the web.