ELLIPTICAL / CROSSTRAINER OUTDOOR
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EFFECTIVE ENDURANCE TRAINING WITH THE playfit® ELLIPTICAL
Exercising with the playfit® Elliptical is a comfortable and effective way of improving your fitness level. This outdoor crosstrainer exercises most body muscles and can improve cardiovascular endurance.
Our beautifully designed Crosstrainer Outdoor is perfect for anyone who wants to improve endurance and fitness-level in the fresh air.
This full-body trainer is easy on the joints and is also ideal for warming up before further training sessions.
CROSSTRAINER OUTDOOR – AREAS OF APPLICATION
What is a playfit® Outdoor Crosstrainer?
Two long pedals are set in motion with your legs in a gliding and even movement and by moving the handles backward and forwards with your arms in a coordinated movement to simulate walking or running on the outdoor cross trainer, which is also easy on the joints.
You train in an upright posture, which is an ideal change after a day’s work sitting down, for example.
WORKOUT VIDEO
Here you can find the workout video for the playfit® Elliptical
– We are currently working on the English Version
- Preparation (Vorbereitung)
- Exercises – Basic (Übungen – Leicht)
- Exercises – Intermediate (Übungen – Mittel)
- Exercises – Advanced (Übungen – Schwer)
TRAINING EFFECT & TRAINING GOALS
Which muscle groups are being used?
This endurance machine trains and strengthens muscle groups and joints in:
- Back
- Hip and pelvic region
- Legs and arms
For whom is this fitness machine suitable?
The elliptical trainer is ideal for most users. You train with your own body weight and at your own pace, so that it can be used regardless of your training level.
Whether young or old, active in sports or not so keen, everyone can take part in a training session.
FEATURES OF THE CROSSTRAINER FOR OUTDOOR USE
The playfit® Elliptical is modelled like the traditional cross-trainer station in the gym. The resistance is built up by moving with your own body weight at a comfortable stride.
There are no adjustable resistance levels, which are not recommended for unsupervised outdoor use. The attractive crosstrainer for outdoors is made of weather-resistant stainless steel and is characterised by the long-term proven construction of all moving parts.
The construction includes:
- Two pendulum arms
- Two stainless steel pedals with all-round anti-slip protection
- Flywheel
TRAINING EFFECTS & TRAINING GOALS OF THE CROSSTRAINER OUTDOOR
The whole body is exercised in an even and balanced way. By The whole body is exercised in an even and balanced way. Pulling and pushing the arms strengthens all arm muscles as well as the chest and shoulders. The leg movement strengthens all muscles from the feet upwards through the calf muscles to the lower back and pelvic floor.
The continuous right-left movement trains coordination and increases endurance. The outdoor cross trainer from playfit® offers gentle muscle training and helps to prevent falls.
Traditional far eastern approach
The balanced countermovement of the arms and legs allows the Yin and Yang to become balanced. Breathing evenly aids concentration on the exercise. The spirit finds relaxation and the nerves are calmed.
The shoulder-arm movements stimulate the meridians of the cardiovascular system and the triple warmer thus strengthening the metabolism and immune system.
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
Hold on to the handles with both hands and step onto both pedals. Move the pedals and handlebars at the same time in rhythm.
By applying slight force to your arms, you create a steady rhythm of movement between your upper body and legs. As a variation, you can also perform this movement backwards at a steady pace.
Tips
You can choose the duration of your workout as you wish. A training session of 5 – 10 minutes is recommended to get you started. To increase performance, the speed and training time can be increased with the outdoor cross trainer.
Special exercise
To increase performance, the exercise is performed alternately with only one hand (change hands every 30 seconds) on the handlebar.
FAQs
The motion sequence achieved with the outdoor cross trainer is similar to walking and running. The movement sequence of the stepper, on the other hand, is similar to climbing stairs.
To start with, a training session of 5 – 10 minutes. Depending on the level of training, the time can be extended as required.
The endurance machine is ideal for warming up before training sessions.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
| Model No. | JS-0922D |
| Maximum number of users | 1 |
| Maximum user weight | 150 kg |
| User group | Body height greater than 140 cm (EN 16630) |
| Material | Stainless-steel and plastic components (ABS) |
| Colour | Plastic components “Ruby red” (RAL 3003) – other colours on request |
| Certification | Tested and certified according to EN 16630 |
| Equipment dimensions (L x W) | 1210 mm x 674 mm |
| Height above ground surface | 1570 mm |
| Free height of fall | 446 mm |
| Movement space (L x W x H) | 4382 mm x 3674 mm x 2646 mm |
Similar Equipment
In addition to the outdoor cross trainer or playfit® full-body trainer, you will find other fitness equipment focusing on endurance training
e.g. the playfit® Rider or the Sit and Row
Additional Equipment
If you require a set of outdoor-fitness equipment combined in such a way to allow a coordinated exercising schedule, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be most happy to recommend an optimal combination based on recommended fitness-training schedules and sports science while taking into consideration any specific customer requirements.