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Nautilus Ellipticals: They're Worth a Closer Look

Unlike other elliptical machine brands and models, much more care and consideration for comfort have been put into the biomechanical design and manufacture of Nautilus ellipticals. The latest design in Nautilus elliptical machines -- the recumbent seating models -- support your lower back in an upright poise with its lounge-chair seating style. This leaves your hands and arms free to use weights for upper-body exercise even as you pedal the cycle. You can angle and lock this seat to your convenience, depending on which part of your torso or lower back you want to strain a little more.

The patented Nautilus ellipticals’ four-bar linkage system that pivots the foot pedal to go with the natural motion of your foot and stride path while exercising does not leave your feet and up to your quadriceps strained even after a long session. It is a most welcome feature as this technology provides for comfort and a variety of uphill and downhill angles as you exercise.

The Nautilus elliptical machines use plug-in LED consoles with the least high-resolution 16 x 16 dot matrix display and a four-window readout displaying time, segment time, speed, average speed, revolution per minute (RPM), distance, calories, heart rate, level and watts. The programmable touch heart rate and telemetric heart rate control are standard features—enter a target heart rate and your workout intensity will be adjusted automatically to efficiently monitor your heart response to the exercise. The simplest models of Nautilus elliptical equipment are designed to endure the heaviest weight and most rigorous use.

Take the Nautilus NE 3000 elliptical model, for example. Its self-generating resistance mechanism requires no batteries or power cords. This makes it convenient for you to just position it anywhere in the house. This model also has a built-in reading rack and bottle holder, for when you want to read for added relaxation and/or drink water for relief as you work out. One unnecessary added peripheral to this model is an integrated remote keypad for fingertip control, but it is there so you might as well use it; it is wise not to leave it anywhere near a prankster while you are exercising on the machine, though, if you know what I mean.

So if you are in the market for an elliptical machine, don't buy one without first taking a closer look at Nautilus ellipticals and be fascinated by its different models, especially the one fancied by most users of trainers—the one with the recumbent seating model.