NordicTrack FreeMotion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer

The NordicTrack Free Motion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer is a cross between a stair stepper and a typical elliptical trainer. You will be offered a wide variety of work outs with this elliptical trainer. No matter what your fitness level is, you will be able to work out without having to go to a gym when you use the NordicTrack Free Motion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer.

Most elliptical trainers only have one setting for the step. Typically this step is between eighteen and twenty inches. The NordicTrack Free Motion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer actually offers a step of up to thirty five inches so no matter how tall you are, you will get a complete workout with the NordicTrack Free Motion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer. You can set the step for three different types of work outs; a short step that is used for working out the rear end and calve muscles; the mid step which also works out the rear muscles but also works out the quadriceps; and the long step which is great for working out the hamstring and also enables better flexibility. This offers more diversity in training routines out of the one machine.

For those who are looking for an intense cardiovascular workout, the NordicTrack Free Motion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer is also a great elliptical trainer that offers cardiovascular work outs as well. Because it is a low impact work out, you can set the resistance to a level where your steps may be shorter, but you will actually be putting more effort into your work out which increases your heart rate and also gives the intense cardiovascular workout you have been seeking. This is safer than typical jogging as you are not putting any undue stress on the joints or ankles.

Most elliptical trainers claim a decent upper body work out, this can be true, but most times you are just hanging on to the handles and not really working out the upper body. Because the NordicTrack Free Motion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer is a cross between a stair stepper and elliptical trainer, it offers more upper body workout by using some of the different step settings. You will definitely see more results with the NordicTrack Free Motion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer than you would with a typical elliptical trainer.

Some of the other features of the NordicTrack Free Motion s5.6 Elliptical Trainer are an mp3 dock which also has speakers if you do not want to use ear buds or head phones. There is a heart rate sensors built into the handles that monitor your heart rate without you having to adjust your work out. If you are new to fitness training, there are preset work outs that will aid you in getting the best work out for your fitness level. Even if you have been working out for some time, you can purchase work out cards that will challenge even fittest person. This includes a voice coach that will help you stay on task and will keep you going when you feel like you want to quit.