Crosstrainer / Ellipticals

The cardiostrong EX40 was chosen test winner among 11 products in a crosstrainer test in the current number of the ETM test magazine (08/2011). The test winner crosstrainer EX40 got the best mark "sehr gut" (Very good/A) with 95.5%. Program multitude, comfortable use, and safety of construction and use were emphasized. Regarding the category material and workmanship, the Taurus crosstrainer X7.3 catched on and took third place with 90% in the crosstrainer test. The Taurus crosstrainer X7.7 originates from the same crosstrainer series like the Taurus X7.3, which is out of sale meanwhile. In contrast to the Taurus X7.3, the X7.7 is equipped with a very heavy balance mass and a larger stride length for a comfortable course of motion. The whole ETM crosstrainer test for reading.

Crosstrainers or ellipticals are the most popular fitness equipment and can be found in many households meanwhile. Rightly so, because exercising with a crosstrainer demands almost all big muscle groups and is very joint-gentle due to the harmonical course of motion. The elliptical motion of the treads gives a comfortable, almost weightless workout feeling. Legs, gluteal muscles, and hips are strengthened while exercising with a crosstrainer. Arms, shoulders, chest, and back benefit as well.

The cardiostrong EX40 was chosen test winner among 11 products in a crosstrainer test in the current number of the ETM test magazine (08/2011). The test winner crosstrainer EX40 got the best mark "sehr gut" (Very good/A) with 95.5%. Program multitude, comfortable use, and safety of construction and use were emphasized. Regarding the category material and workmanship, the Taurus crosstrainer X7.3 catched on and took third place with 90% in the crosstrainer test. The Taurus crosstrainer X7.7 originates from the same crosstrainer series like the Taurus X7.3, which is out of sale meanwhile. In contrast to the Taurus X7.3, the X7.7 is equipped with a very heavy balance mass and a larger stride length for a comfortable course of motion. The whole ETM crosstrainer test for reading.

Crosstrainers or ellipticals are the most popular fitness equipment and can be found in many households meanwhile. Rightly so, because exercising with a crosstrainer demands almost all big muscle groups and is very joint-gentle due to the harmonical course of motion. The elliptical motion of the treads gives a comfortable, almost weightless workout feeling. Legs, gluteal muscles, and hips are strengthened while exercising with a crosstrainer. Arms, shoulders, chest, and back benefit as well. The balance mass of the crosstrainer is important: the higher it is, the more constant and more joint-gentle gets the motion of the crosstrainer. Find more information about crosstrainers on www.crosstrainer.sport-tiedje.de or www.crosstrainer.info.

We would like to offer some recommendations in the following, if you have any questions, which crosstrainer could be the best for you.

Our crosstrainer tips for beginners:
cardiostrong crosstrainer EX 40 (constant concentric run thanks to balance mass of 28 kg, 19 motivating workout programs, comfortable treads, Test winner in the ETM crosstrainer test, overall assessment: "sehr gut" (Very good/A), 08/2011)
Reebok crosstrainer C500e (balance mass of 20 kg, 16 workout programs, 9 user memories, modern design, blue backlit display, special offer !)
Kettler XTR1 crosstrainer ergometer (balance mass of 22 kg, very joint-gentle motion, very sturdy with good technology, test winner of the Fit-for-Fun of new design !)

Our crosstrainer tips for advanced users:
cardiostrong crosstrainer EX70 (balance mass in the front of 10 kg, stride length of 51 cm, multitude of motivating workout programs, ergonomic pendulum arms with keys for setting, clear seven-window-display)
Taurus Fitness crosstrainer X7.7 (balance mass in the front of 14.5 kg, very harmonical motion, good technical equipment, our price-performance-tip !)
LIVESTRONG® elliptical LS 9.9E (stride length of 51 cm, SixStar Certified™ frame, electrical incline adjustment incl. MP3/iPOD® connexion and loudspeakers)
Taurus Fitness crosstrainer X8.7 (balance mass of 14.5 kg, sturdy steel frame construction, 9 programs, comfortable course of motion)
Vision elliptical X6200 with Premium-console (stable base, top-quality motion, multitude of motivating workout programs, incl. chest strap)

Our crosstrainer tips for upscale use and ambitious workouts:
LifeFitness crosstrainer X1 Advanced (patented elliptical motion system, welded steel frame construction of 3.75 x 7.5 cm, low pedal height, two-part LCD display, modern Advanced-console)
Circle Fitness elliptical EP7000 (crosstrainer of gym quality, generator driven, maximum load capacity of 182 kg (!), 14 motivating workout programs our price tip !)
cardiostrong elliptical EX90 (revolutionary, space-saving design, adjustable stride length, great course of motion, sturdy construction)

Our crosstrainer tips in top class:
LifeFitness crosstrainer X8 Advanced (extraordinary LifeFitness course of motion, LegSculpter mode - varies automatically the stride length in intervals to exercise different muscles, perfect workmanship, and excellent electronics)
Taurus crosstrainer X10.7 Pro (crosstrainer of gym quality with extremely sturdy construction, visual training control, and power-saving generator system)

Current crosstrainer tests:
ETM test magazine crosstrainer test number: 08/11
The ETM test magazine has tested 11 crosstrainers/ ellipticals of renowned manufacturers in its number of August 2011. Training quality and construction were in the centre of interest of this crosstrainer test. Here you find the detailed ETM crosstrainer test. The result of the elliptical test is a good advertisement for Sport-Tiedje.

1st place: cardiostrong crosstrainer EX40, test mark: "sehr gut" (Very good/A) with 95.3%
The cardiostrong EX40 won in the categories training quality, safety of use, stability of construction in the crosstrainer test. Regarding material quality, solely the Taurus Fitness crosstrainer X7.3 did better.
2nd place: Horizon crosstrainer Andes 509 , test mark: "sehr gut" (Very good/A) with 92.0%
The elliptical Andes 509 of Horizon convinced by its selection of programs in the crosstrainer test. Here, the elliptical became test winner. The possibility to fold the Horizon elliptical got a positive mention.
3rd place: Elliptical X7.3 of Taurus Fitness, test mark: "gut" (Good/B) with 90.0%
Workmanship and material quality were emphasized in the ETM elliptical test. The Taurus X7.3 elliptical became test winner in this category. Safety and sturdy stability got a positive mention as well in the crosstrainer test. The X7.3 is out of sale meanwhile. We recommend the Taurus Fitness elliptical X7.7 . This crosstrainer is equipped with a heavier balance mass and offers a greater stride length. Both provide an even more comfortable, constant course of motion.
4th place: Kettler elliptical Elyx 3 , test mark: "gut" (Good/B) with 89.4%
The Elyx 3 convinced by great stability and smooth run of pedals in the crosstrainer test. The Kettler elliptical was just bet by the test winner crosstrainer EX40 of cardiostrong regarding assembly.

Stiftung Warentest Crosstrainer-Test number: 02/11
The Stiftung Warentest tested ten crosstrainers/ellipticals in its number of February, 2011. Besides training comfort and use, crosstrainers were also tested regarding concentration of harmful substances.

The Kettler crosstrainer CTR 3 became test winner in the crosstrainer test with the test mark "gut" (Good/B). It convinced by great training comfort and very precise indication of performance.
The Reebok crosstrainer C5.1e got best marks for technical test and is among the best regarding precision of indication and wear and tear !
Our cardiostrong elliptical EX30 convinces by its versatility. Furthermore, it is among the leaders in the crosstrainer test regarding concentration of harmful substances. Safety of stability of the cardiostrong crosstrainer EX30 was also emphasized.

Fit for Fun crosstrainer test in the number of April 2005:
In its number of April 2005, Germany's biggest fitness trade journal Fit for Fun tested the offer of crosstrainers of trade manufacturers together with the Institut für Prävention und Nachsorge (IPN) aus Köln (Institute for prevention and aftercare (IPN) in Cologne. An objective image of the crosstrainer market was developped in the categories crosstrainers up to 1000,- Euro and crosstrainers up to 2000,- Euro. Deciding factors for assessment were operation, braking system, course of motion, and training computer equipment of the tested crosstrainers.

Fit for Fun test winner in the category crosstrainers up to 1000,- Euro:
1st place: Kettler crosstrainer XTR1, overall mark 2-3
Fit-for-Fun result: sturdy crosstrainer, which is mainly characterized by its infinitely variable intensity dosage. (successor in new design: Kettler crosstrainer XTR1
2nd place: Tunturi crosstrainer C4, overall mark 3+
Fit-for-Fun result: covers important functions of a crosstrainer in a satisfactory way. (no longer available)
3rd place: Horizon crosstrainer Andes 500, overall mark 3
Fit-for-Fun result: elliptical with relatively short ways of motion (pedals and arms); therefore rather good for smaller persons (no longer available, improved successor: Horizon crosstrainer Andes 509)
4th place: Daum ergo_lyps Cardio PC, overall mark 3-
Fit-for-Fun result: compact equipment with good intensity gradation; not suitable for taller persons. (no longer available, comparable model of approved Daum quality: Daum crosstrainer ergo_lyps 8080 TRS 3)

Fit for Fun test winner in the category crosstrainers 1000,- to 2000,- Euro:
1st place:Vision Elliptical Trainer X6200HRT, overall mark 2+
Fit-for-Fun result: well equipped equipment with relatively big and harmonical courses of motion (no longer available, more stable and more comfortable successor: Vision elliptical X6200 with free selection of console.)
2nd place: Schwinn crosstrainer 418, overall mark 2
Fit-for-Fun result: affordable elliptical, good for all types of users. Sole equipment in the test, which works with own power, independent of mains supply (no longer available.)
3rd place: Lifefitness Sport crosstrainer SX30, overall mark 2
Fit-for-Fun result: semiprofessional elliptical, convinces by well-balanced pedal motion; scant equipment (no longer available, improved successor: Lifefitness crosstrainer X1 Advanced
4th place: U.N.O. Fitness crosstrainer CTX 9, overall mark 3
Fit-for-Fun result: solid training equipment with good equipment, but coordination of pedal and arm bars geometry in need of improvement. (no longer available, improved successor: U.N.O. crosstrainer XE4000.