Cross Trainers

Cross trainers simulate the movement of walking, jogging or running, without the impact on your joints that comes with training outdoors or on a treadmill. Engineered for smooth, low-impact workouts in home gyms and commercial fitness facilities, our elliptical cross trainers are ideal for improving cardiovascular fitness, burning calories and strengthening both your upper and lower body muscles. Our cross trainer range includes options from renowned global brands for use in both home and commercial gyms. With ellipticals to suit all budgets and experience levels, you’re sure to find the right one for you.

Why Choose a Cross Trainer for Your Fitness Goals?

A cross trainer (also known as an elliptical) is one of the most versatile and joint-friendly cardio machines available. The natural elliptical motion reduces impact on knees, hips and ankles while engaging legs, glutes, arms, core, and cardiovascular system simultaneously.

Whether you’re training at home or equipping a professional gym, our elliptical machines for sale offer adjustable resistance, variable stride lengths, and interactive training consoles – helping users of all fitness levels achieve consistent, measurable results.

Types of Cross Trainers

Home Elliptical Cross Trainers

Built to fit in home gym space, these elliptical cross trainers are slightly more compact and streamlined than the machines you’d typically see at your commercial gym. They can be either front or rear-driven, with a flat to slightly inclined stride path that feels comfortable and natural. As you move up the range, you’ll find the displays on elliptical cross trainers become more advanced to offer more exercise programmes and training versatility, they’ll have larger motors for more intense use and greater adjustment and stride options.

Commercial Elliptical Cross Trainers

A must-have for any larger training facility, commercial cross trainers feature more entertainment and workout options, advanced durability and improved motors or flywheels that are built to stand up to heavy daily usage.

Key Features to Consider Before Buying a Cross Trainer

Before buying a cross trainer, take note of these key features to ensure it’s the right machine for you:

• Flywheel Weight: the heavier the flywheel, the smoother the stride. The flywheel is typically found at either the front or rear of the elliptical cross trainer.
• Stride Length: Taller users should go for a cross trainer with longer stride lengths (18”-22”).
• Resistance Type: Opt for magnetic resistance for the smoothest and quietest operation.
• Console: Cross trainers will usually have either an LCD or touchscreen display for tracking your workout stats or following along with interactive workouts.
• App Connectivity: Some cross trainers sync with apps like Kinomap®, iFIT® and more.
• Incline: Some elliptical models have adjustable incline, or act as a cross trainer/stepper hybrid for hill training.
  Build and Warranty: Give yourself peace of mind with a cross trainer that includes a substantial warranty on the frame and components.

Caring For Your Cross Trainer

Just like other cardio machines, your cross trainer will require periodic maintenance to keep it running as smooth as possible. Manufacturer-approved care routines will typically be found in your product’s user manual, but will usually include methods like wiping down the machine, inspecting and tightening hardware and lubricating the elliptical.

FAQs

What are the benefits of using a cross trainer?

In physical and practical terms, investing in a cross trainer for your home fitness routine has an impressive range of benefits.

• Low-Impact Cardio: A cross trainer mimics the motion of running but is much kinder to your joints, particularly around typical problem areas like the knees, keeping you injury-free.
• Full-Body Training: Cross trainers engage both your upper and lower body simultaneously for full-body results.
• Cardiovascular Fitness: Ellipticals are great for burning calories, improving your aerobic fitness, strengthening bones and increasing lung capacity.
• Quiet Operation: Smoot and quiet drive systems make the cross trainer a great choice for home gyms.

Does a cross trainer tone arms?

Yes, it can help with toning your arm muscles. A cross trainer has moving handlebars which engage your upper body, not just your lower body, meaning your arms, shoulders and chest get just as good a workout as your legs.

Is 30 minutes on a cross trainer enough?

Regular 30-minute sessions on the cross trainer is enough to meet the weekly recommended cardio numbers. It’s recommended to ease yourself into this though, to avoid any overuse injuries or similar. 

Why Buy Your Cross Trainer from Fitness Superstore?

• You can try our cross trainer before you buy – and get expert advice from our in-store advisors – at any one of our UK showrooms.
• We offer a range of payment options, including interest free finance and buy now, pay later schemes. You can find more information on our finance options page.
• Fastest delivery – many of our cross trainer are available for next day or Saturday delivery, and you can even choose your delivery date.
• Installation service available: All cross trainers come with instruction manuals, but we do offer an installation service for selected models. For more information, call us on 01604 673000.
• 14-day Price Promise: Our 14-day Price Promise guarantees that you purchase a cross trainer at the lowest price. If you subsequently find the same like-for-like product at a lower price, we will refund 110% of the difference.
• Second hand and ex-display options: As well as brand new, we also have a selection of second hand and ex-display exercise bikes available to purchase and pick up from our store locations. For more information see our list of ex-display exercise bikes or contact us on 01604 673000.