Comfortable Seat: A comfortable padded seat with lumbar support is provided for cycling. It has side handlebars to give the rider extra stability. 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. Whether you suffer from workout-induced boredom or persistent joint pain, there are many reasons to invest in a compact Hybrid Trainer. Key specs – Size: 154 x 62 x 179c (LWH)m; Flywheel: Rear drive 7kg; Stride length: 43cm; Max user weight: 135kg

This trainer features a 7kg flywheel and 16 different resistance levels which are easily adjustable at the touch of a button. Magnetic Resistance: Magnetic resistance on the ProForm Hybrid Trainer Pro brings quiet operation. There are 20 levels of digital resistance with a smooth flow from level to level. Computer Shelf: This machine makes it easy to multitask. Keep your tablet computer handy with the Hybrid Trainer Pro’s removable shelf.

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The weight of the flywheel can be a good way to judge its overall quality – heavier flywheels should provide a smoother, more consistent resistance level. Look for over 5kg as a bare minimum, but for a mid-range machine and beyond you will definitely want it to be heavier. Also look out for how many levels of resistance are available on the machine, if it has the ability to change the incline and if there are any preset workouts, all of which will help ensure it can keep providing a testing workout as you get fitter. 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. 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. It also features heart rate grip sensors, seven preset workout programs, and an LED screen that displays your workout data. Plus, it has built-in speakers and a device holder with a USB port in case you want to stream shows or classes.

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. Technogym also offers its own app for personalised training (with a subscription), while the unit itself plays nicely with pretty much any device that’s Bluetooth enabled, including Apple Watch for heart rate monitoring and automatic synching to Apple Health. 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. Any makeshift repairs, adaptations, or changes to modify this product from its normal purpose and function as described in your user’s manual.

Detailed Review of the Pro-Form Hybrid Trainer XT

To make the most of these features, or indeed if you would like to just watch Netflix from the more comfortable position of the recumbent bike mode, there’s a handy tablet holder on the main console of the machine. The app runs beautifully on the provided 16-inch HD touchscreen, although it also allows access to your favourite entertainment apps, such as Netflix, Disney+ and more. 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. Compared to other ProForm devices, this HIIT machine provides a staggering 24 levels of user-controlled resistance. Users appreciate the cushioned pedals and inertia-enhanced flywheel, which both serve to keep the workout friendly for stiff joints. Pros Other notable features are a music port, a convenient water bottle holder, and caster wheels for easily rolling the XT aside after exercise.