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Omni Fitness Precor® AMT 100i |
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Review
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Omni Fitness Precor® AMT 100i
Motivation to exercise is fitness, image or health inspired and the biggest challenge of the exercise industry is keeping people inspired with their own motivation. Hence, every imaginable option for exercise is brainstormed by manufacturers, fitness club personnel, and marketing strategist in order to stay trendy but effective. Cycling, running, swimming, and walking are basic exercises that stand the test of trends and time and continue to be inspiring to many exercisers. When combined with muscle strengthening exercises these aerobic options can deliver satisfying results no matter what the motivation.
Omni Fitness is a major manufacturer of private and commercial aerobic machines on the East Coast. Their machines are made to provide quality workouts for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Omni Fitness’ reputation of reliability for fitness machines is known in many athletic clubs across the country.
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| Closer Look |
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The Precor® AMT 100i (Adaptive Motion Trainer) adapts to the users stride length naturally for a free running feel without the impact. The running motion is accomplished in elliptical fashion, which is gentler on the major joints of the lower body. It also features an upper body workout with the rowing motion that can be conducted by gripping the handles and synchronizing your stride into a cross-country motion. The AMT 100i features 20 resistance levels, a 27” adjustable stride that is self-powered (by using the machine’s arms) with an optional power supply. There are four workout programs and a heart rate monitor. The machine also displays a biofeedback monitor with SmartRate®, Numeric keypad, Quickstart, and Cardio Theatre options.
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| Cost |
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$7,995
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The Omni Fitness website provides supporting education for all their products. The company is one of the major distributors of club equipment.
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| Positives |
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Limited warranty: 7 years frame, 5 years display face assembly, 2 years’ parts and 1 year labor. One year for battery in self-powered units
Commercial quality
Elliptical machines are gentle on the lower back and knees
Excellent aerobic exercise option
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Very expensive
Heavy equipment
The size of the Precor AMT 100i® may be an issue in some homes
Buying it is only the first step; you must use it consistently to experience results
Lacks strength training exercise options
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| Summary |
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Spending nearly $8,000 on an exercise machines seems excessive to say the least, but if you are going to purchase an elliptical machine, the Precor AMT 100i is a reliable choice. However, it’s not enough to use machines like the AMT 100i to keep our aerobic exercise as a normal routine. We must strengthen our muscles with resistance training. In the past, a day of farm labor was more than enough to keep a person fit. These days, much of our time is spent sitting or using modern conveniences that have effectively purloined fitness from our culture.
Not only have exercise scientists and clever manufacturers developed innovative methods to keep aerobic exercise inspiring, there are some great timesaving options for anaerobic exercise as well. Compelling evidence for muscle stimulation has inspired development of portable muscles stimulators, so that no matter what you are doing, including watching a movie, you can be strengthening your muscles. Allow us to explain. Studies have shown that abdominal muscles may be “passively” stimulated to contract. Here’s how it works: by stimulating the nerves attached to the abdominal muscles, a stimulator causes the muscle groups to relax and contract naturally. The convenience of using this method as an option for your overall anaerobic exercise is the ultimate in time management. The stimulators are small enough to wear beneath clothing and can “work” the abdominal muscles whether you are driving your car, taking a brisk walk, or sitting at your computer. The low cost of muscle stimulators compared to the high cost of other in home exercise equipment is an attractive feature for many people as well.
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