Reebok Cross Trainer

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The 12 main workout programs are printed just below the LCD display to give you an idea of the difficulty of each program, ranging from a gentle beginner’s exercise to replicating challenging hill climbs to really burn those calories and build muscle. Your first step before working on your cross trainer is to unplug your machine and allow it to sit for a few minutes before maintaining it. It’s the lightest of the ZR range weighing in at around 47kg’s but don’t be fooled, this is still a heavy item and we wouldn’t not recommend trying to move this on your own. Having said that, I’m convinced that most folks will get lost at certain points trying to put this thing together.

If the console is dim or stopped working, you have two main options: remove the battery or power source and put back in place, or replace the power source.Your cross trainer can last for years with regular use, but even commercial-grade models need routine maintenance. Now, most cross trainers are fairly complex to set up, and the Reebok ZR8 Cross Trainer was no different. Although it is somewhat diminutive in stature, it looks and feels robust and will suit users up to a height of 6’1″ quite comfortably.

This saves the annoying of having to constantly move your feet around to find the pedals after you have climbed onto the bike. They enable me to track my personal exercise intensity and exercise at the precise intensity that my body requires. Maintenance for a cross trainer is more in-depth than many other machines that require routine cleaning, dusting and tightening.Throughout our hour-long workouts with the ZR8 Cross Trainer, we were blown away by the smooth motion provided by the heavy-duty flywheel and the intense workout session you can get from it.

They work your quads, calves, hamstrings and a variety of other muscles – not to mention providing a substantial cardiovascular workout. For some unknown reason, the manual was printed in excessively small text that was agonizing to read.When the console is displaying an incorrect speed, the key issue could be the wiring, console or the reed switch. This allows the unit to give you feedback on heart rate and calories while in use or if you are working as part of a pre-set program.

Overall, this unit is bigger than many of the budget end elliptical cross trainers – though not as large as those you will find in a commercial gym. But once the adjustments have been made and the instructions tripled checked, most users feel that they are left with something with a lot of worth for their fitness regime. This gives it a solid feeling while in use unlike budget cross trainers that may have a slight side to side rocking motion.With the ZR9 not only do you have a 9kg fly wheel but also a 15ft stride length giving you a near gym style feeling as you use the machine. The cross trainer feels robust and sturdy, and we didn’t come across any issues with rocking or loose parts/poor quality materials. There is a chance that your item has been in storage for a period of time that has dried out some of the oil used during manufacture. It seems like Reebok have really nailed the details when it comes to making high quality low noise machines. This gives an almost gym like feel as you use the machine along with the benefit of a better overall body workout.