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Reebok ZR8 Cross Trainer Review 2022 - 2023

Last Updated on November 16, 2022

Reebok ZR8 Cross Trainer

When you decide to buy any exercise machine you are making a long term investment in your health and general well being. It is important that you feel confident with your decision and you know what you are looking for because there are so many different options, brands and features to choose from and the type of product you buy should reflect your personal goals.

Cross trainers are a great way of keeping fit and losing weight without putting unnecessary strain on your body, and as cross trainers are a low intensity and adjustable form of exercise they can suit anyone regardless of their fitness level of gym experience.

In this review we will be looking at the Reebok ZR8 (CHECK PRICE!) and we will examine its features in detail. By the end of this review you should have a good understanding of what the Reebok ZR8 and ZR9 can offer you as well as a better general understanding of cross trainers and the types of features they offer.

Reebok ZR8 Cross Trainer Review 2015 - 2016Programmes

Most good quality cross trainers will have a variety of pre-set programs that you can choose from depending on your personal goals. There will be programs that focus on weight loss, programs that focus on your heart rate and developing particular fitness goals and programs that will focus on different parts of your body.

These programs can be really beneficial not only because they help you work on the goals that matter most to you but because they can also give you new ideas and help you try out new workouts that you may not have considered before, and they can help keep you motivated and remind you to stay on track. The Reebok ZR8 comes with 12 pre-set programs that can help you meet and exceed your fitness goals.

Resistance

Cross trainers have resistance levels that determine how hard or easy the exercise is. The higher resistance level you choose the more effort you will have to put into your workout to maintain the motion and thus the harder your body will have to work. When you first start training you will probably pick a lower resistance level to help you get used to the machine, but as you improve over time you will need to increase the resistance to make sure you keep seeing results and your fitness levels keep improving.

Different cross trainers will have various resistance levels and they are not always comparable, but in general you should be looking for machines that have at least ten resistance levels to ensure you can keep using the machine over a long period of time. The Reebok ZR8 cross trainer has 32 resistance levels which should give you plenty of scope to challenge yourself over the months and years to come.

Foot Plates and Handles

Cross trainers mimic the motion of walking or running in slow motion and this is achieved through the use of foot plates. The user will stand on the cross trainers foot plates and will move their legs backwards and forwards, and they have the option of either holding onto the cross trainers moving handle bars and thus work out their legs and arms at the same time or alternatively the user can hold onto the sedentary secondary handle bars whilst focusing solely on leg work.

If you want to work on upper as well as lower body strength it’s important to make sure that the cross trainer in question has two sets of handles to complete the exercise. The Reebok ZR8 comes with adjustable foot plates so you can adjust them to meet your needs, and it also comes with two sets of handles so you have the option of improving your upper and lower body strength or concentrating on your lower body.

Another perk of handle bars is that some cross trainers use their handle bars to monitor your pulse via inbuilt sensors, which the Reebok ZR8 also includes. These sensors are a great and easy way to monitor your heart rate and thus make sure you are working hard without putting yourself in any danger.

Motor and Fly Wheel

The motor and fly wheel are both important components in any cross trainer because they determine how powerful, stable and smooth the exercise will be. The Reebock ZR8 comes with a 200HP motor and a 9kg fly wheel which will keep this cross trainer stable and help it last for a longer period of time.

Entertainment

When you are using a cross trainer in your house the need for things like MP3 inputs isn’t as crucial as it would be if you were in an actual gym, but it can still be a big perk and a massive time saver. The Reebock ZR8 comes with an MP3 input which lets you listen to and control your music from the cross trainer itself.

Transportation

It’s not secret that cross trainers tend to be quite bulky and heavy, so if you are not incredibly strong you may be worried about moving the cross trainer into its desired location and/or storing it when it’s not being used. The Reebock ZR8 comes with transportation wheels so it can be easily moved around your house and it can be wheeled into a spare room or a corner if needs be.

This is an impressive and fully functioning cross trainer that offers enough features to keep more experienced users happy whilst not over complicating things for beginners. If you are looking for a mid-range cross trainer that still has enough features to keep you busy for the long term, then the Reebock ZR8 may be the cross trainer for you.

Summary

Features: 12 Pre-Set Programs – 32 Resistance Levels – Adjustable Foot Plates – Two Sets of Handle Bars – Pulse Sensor – 9kg Fly Wheel – MP3 Input – Transportation Wheels.

Pricing: Mid-range

About the author 

Kieran
A star athlete during his school days, Kieran quickly excelled at sports and in particular; football. Kieran's true passion lies in home exercise equipment, and so FitnessHomeHQ.com was born.FitnessHomeHQ.com was built as a source for all of Kieran's thoughts to be put down on a medium. Here he guides you through various nuances of working out at home, tips, guides, reviews and more.The only other thing Kieran enjoys more than working out, is writing about it.
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