Schwinn Elliptical - A Better Exercise Machine

A Schwinn elliptical will provide you with a high intensity low impact workout. This is one of the major reasons that elliptical machines have taken the exercise and fitness market by storm. The Schwinn company has been manufacturing exercise equipment for 105 years, so you know that you are getting a quality machine when you purchase one of the many Schwinn fitness equipment machines available under this brand name. In fact one of the Schwinn ellipticals, the 418, has been named the best buy machine for 2005.

Tell me more about this Schwinn!

Schwinn elliptical exercise equipment (model 418) contains an 18 inch stride designed to accommodate most people who like to use elliptical trainers. The dual action handlebars of this cross trainer provide you with a total body workout that works on the major muscle groups of the upper as well as the lower body. In addition this trainer includes:

• An articulating footplate
• A heart rate monitor
• 12 preset programs
• Dual action handlebars

Are ellipticals really ok for people with knee problems?

As always, it's recommended you check with your doctor first before starting any exercise program. However, Schwinns are great ellipticals for people with knee problems as they can still get a great workout on an elliptical trainer because of the reduced stress this machine places on the knees. With trainers, you may feel as if you are walking or jogging at a great speed, but you do not have to work your knees in the same way. In fact, your feet never leave the footplates of the elliptical machine so your knees do not have to endure any jarring motions.

Anything else about Schwinn exercise equipment?

With a Schwinn elliptical trainer, you know how many calories you burn in each session. This is a great feature for anyone on a weight loss program where they are counting calories. This feature lets them subtract the burned calories from their daily intake so they can keep on track with the diet.