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The Horizon Elliptical is an affordably priced elliptical that comes with a one year warranty. It is considered a good buy for the money. People who have used it say that the ride is comfortable because the pedals level on their own.

One of the problems with the Horizon Elliptical is that the brakes, which are mechanical, break down and really need to be periodically taken care of. The upper body workout, which you get with the handlebars in motion, can be difficult and uncomfortable for shorter people to reach and use.

The Horizon Elliptical doesn’t seem to be built as well as other higher end type ellipticals and may require servicing often. This machine may not be a really long lasting piece of equipment, but it’s still considered to be worth buying. Because of the problem with reaching the handlebars on the Horizon Elliptical, you should really test out a demo in the store to make sure that you can use it. If you decide to purchase a Horizon
Elliptical it would probably be a good idea to also purchase an extended warranty.

The Horizon Elliptical will feel different then the elliptical that you might use in a gym because the flywheel is on the reverse end of the machine.

The Horizon Elliptical has four different models. They are the Horizon e51, the Horizon e52, the Horizon e53, and the Horizon e54hr.The main differences in these models are the extras, like the heart rate monitors, which are part of the electronic system of the machine.

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So which exercise machine is better: the treadmill or the
elliptical trainer?

While treadmills are still the #1 piece of home exercise
equipment, elliptical trainers are quickly catching up. This
leaves many people wondering ‘Should I buy an elliptical trainer
or a treadmill?’

While there are definite differences between the two, it really
boils down to you - the buyer. This article will lay out the
benefits of both the treadmill and the elliptical so you can
make an informed decision and choose the best machine for you.

Treadmill Benefits:

Great for runners, walkers and joggers:

The treadmill is still the machine of choice for those who
prefer running, jogging or even walking.

It’s obviously a smarter choice for the dedicated runner/jogger
than an elliptical trainer. Plus it can help you train even in
the winter months when you don’t want to run outside.

Anyone can use it:

Walking is a simple form of exercise that anyone can do - from
beginner to seasoned athlete. It doesn’t take much coordination.

You don’t have to be supercoordinated to figure out how to use a
treadmill whereas elliptical trainers can sometimes be a little
tricky to use - especially for beginners.

Provides workout variety:

A treadmill also provides workout variety of a different kind
than the elliptical trainer. A treadmill allows you to walk,
run, jog, walk uphill, do intervals and programs. You can even
build in upper body handweights to work your arms, back and
shoulders.

Elliptical Trainer Benefits:

Lower impact on your joints than a treadmill:

What is interesting is that this lack of impact on the joints
allows the user to burn roughly the same amount of calories as
treadmills with the impression of putting out considerably less
effort.

So you burn the same amount of calories while feeling like you
did less work. (This is called the ‘Rate of Perceived Exertion’)

This lower impact also makes the elliptical trainer a great
choice for those with knee or hip problems, the elderly or even
rehabilitation patients.

Provides an overall body workout:

With the dual-action upper body arms as well as the foot pedals,
you are getting an overall total body workout. Whereas the
treadmill mostly focuses on the lower body, the elliptical works
your entire system for an overall cardiovasculer workout.

Provides workout variety:

One feature that is often overlooked on an elliptical is the
opportunity to move in both a forward and backward direction.

When you go backward you are targeting a different set of
muscles than when you go forward (hamstrings vs. quadriceps).
This helps add variety to your workout and keeps you motivated.

So those are some advantages of both elliptical trainers and
treadmills. Is one machine better than the other? It really
depends on who you are and what YOU enjoy doing.

Here’s the bottom line:

If you enjoy using a specific exercise machine more than others,
you will exercise more often - which means more calories burned,
more weight lost and a better body achieved. That is the best
exercise machine for you.

One final note: Remember that whichever machine you choose -
with exercise equipment you basically get what you pay for. Many
people buy cheap equipment and then pay for it later in the form
of equipment repairs, joint problems and painful injuries. Make
sure you buy a high quality brand name machine with a solid
warranty that was built to last.

(Part 3 of a 5 Part Series on Body Awareness)

It kind of defies logic that you could get MORE energy from
exercising.

Doesn’t walking a couple of miles wear you out, not raise your
concentration and get you moving?

For most people this is the case. They walk, run or exercise
only to find themselves whipped, sore and bruised.

It doesn’t have to be this way. You don’t have to go through
your life with little energy–just enough to make it through the
day and then crash on the couch.

I’ve spoken to many long distance runners and athletes who have
supported what I know as a trainer and athlete–they all say
that they feel GREAT after a long run or a tough workout.

So why are you feeling beat up?

I’ll tell you in the simplest terms possible–your body isn’t
adjusted to activity.

In the first two parts of this series on body awareness, I spoke
about how food affects your energy levels. Now I want to address
how the physiology of exercise can tune you into what your body
is doing when you workout, so your energy levels will skyrocket.

Yes, that is entirely possible.

The awareness of your body functions and how they create energy
lead to a very tangible and logical connection between why you
should start some exercise routine and the direct affect that
routine has on your quality of life.

Increasing your body’s knowledge and addressing your energy
levels and how they build through exercise will take you to a
level of heightened awareness and to the enriched and energized
daily experience of good health and fitness.

Here’s the meat of it.

When you don’t exercise, you’re muscles take a break. Sort of
like everyone does on the weekend. Not working? Forget answering
the phone. Same with your muscles, not working out? They’re not
doing squat.

It’s a simple analogy… the only exception to it is that YOU go
back to work on Monday. Your LAZY MUSCLES don’t start work again
until you put them to work.

So here’s what happens while they are taking this extended
vacation.

In each of your muscle cells there are little organelles called
mitochondria. These little guys make the energy for your cells
to use in their everyday functions, including your activity and
exercise. That stuff is called ATP.

When you are inactive, your body gets smart and the number of
mitochondria are reduced. If your not using them and don’t need
them all, your body gets rid of them. Sort of like corporate
layoffs or downsizing for efficiency.

So here you are, inactive with fewer mitochondria, and you
decide you need to do something about your health and start to
exercise. What happens at first is that you feel like garbage
after you exercise, because your body hasn’t made the energy
adjustments yet. You are still in hibernation mode.

After some time and when exercise becomes a routine, your body
realizes that you’re back on the go and starts to create more
mitochondria to handle to workload and supply enough energy for
you.

So now you have more mitochondria, more energy, feel better
after you exercise and your body has adjusted to a state where
your energy stores are readily available. Those mitochondria
don’t just stop producing energy when you stop exercising,
they’re now there to stay–just as long as you continue to
exercise.

The most exciting part of this process is that you’ll know when
this all has happened. You’ll feel lighter. You’ll be more
focused. You’ll smile more. These special little mitochondria
can help with depression, mood swings and binges. All you need
to do is move around a bit, get your body adjusted to some
exercise and you’ll feel fantastic!

That feeling is something that you can really get used to.

Next time, we’ll talk about how you can judge your health and
fitness progress by sensing your energy levels.

I’ve found many people what to look in the mirror to judge how
well they’re progressing with a program. In Part 4, I’ll tell
you a better way that will keep you on your workout program and
not leave you wondering what happened 3 months later when you’ve
since stopped exercising and gained back all the weight.