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For quite a while now, Smooth Fitness has sold only one model of elliptical trainer: the Smooth CE. The Smooth CE has earned a well-deserved reputation as a great home elliptical trainer at an affordable price. Made in Germany by Kettler, the Smooth CE combines a 48 lb flywheel with solid construction for an extremely smooth elliptical motion in an elegantly styled package.

The Smooth CE once upon a time had two lower-priced siblings in the ME and PE, but both were discontinued a while back leaving the CE to boldly forge ahead alone, outselling its competitors and almost single-handedly growing the reputation of Smooth Fitness. Many people aren’t aware that Smooth Fitness also offers Treadmills and home gyms.

Well, it’s time to rejoice, for the Smooth CE just got some new models to keep it company! A recent price increase to the Smooth CE coincided with the introduction of three new models of Smooth CE elliptical trainers: the CE 2.1, CE 3.2, and the CE 7.4. These American cousins of the CE have a radically different design and several improvements that make them worthy additions to the Smooth line of elliptical trainers.

Made in the USA, the new CE ellipticals use a thick tubular frame design that has more of a club-like look and provides a high degree of stability. Stability is essential in the design of an elliptical trainer. Many of the lower-priced elliptical trainers will wobble side to side and let out annoying squeaks when aggressively used.

All three of the new models have ergonomically designed foot pedals, which pivot to follow the natural motion of your ankles. These types of pedals have also been shown to help reduce the dreaded foot numbness, which is all too common when using most elliptical trainers on the market today. The CE 3.2 and CE 7.4 have commercial-type, LED dot matrix displays on their consoles, which provide enhanced visibility during your workouts.

The Smooth CE 7.4 is the “Big Daddy” in the Smooth CE line. It weighs in at 210 lbs and takes up a bit of space. However, it approaches commercial grade quality at a residential price. The general rule of thumb with elliptical trainers is that the larger and heavier they are, the more stable, smooth, and durable they are. This is something to consider when shopping for an elliptical trainer.

Smooth Fitness has increased your choices. In the past, you could have bought their only option, the Smooth CE, and done very well for yourself. That still holds true today. However, with the addition of the new models they have put the Smooth quality within range of consumers with smaller budgets with the CE 2.1 and CE 3.2 and have also provided a terrific high-end elliptical trainer with the CE 7.4 for folks looking to build an impressive home gym.

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If you are looking to lose some weight or get in shape, a fitness club is a great idea. There are many benefits to working in a health or fitness club but with so many options these days, how do you choose the one that is best for you?

Well, one good idea is to find out about all the ones in your area and then compare them. But how do you know what to compare? Below are some of the most important things you should look for in your fitness club and you can compare to find the best fitness club in your location.

Location

The location of your fitness club is going to be very important. Not only do you want one that is close to your home and/or work place but you also want one that is easy to get to. Convenience is going to be extra important on those days when you are not really feeling up to a work out and you are looking for any excuse to skip out on your routine.

Staff

You may want to interview some of the staff at the facility that you are thinking of signing up for. Staff can be very helpful to you, especially if you have never used some of the equipment before. Helpful staff will guide you through so that everything makes sense and you know you are using the equipment properly.

Fitness Equipment

Do they have the equipment that you need for the workout you plan on getting? Do they have updated and safe equipment? Do they have enough equipment to accommodate the number of members of the facility? You lose benefit of your workout if you spend most of your gym time waiting on a machine.

Social Factors

If you have friends or family that uses a certain facility, it may take precedence over one where you do not know anyone. Some people like to have someone to work out with. Does your fitness club encourage social interaction with a common gathering area? Do they have a location you can sit around and have a cup of coffee or tea and say hello to one another? Little details like this can help sway your option toward a particular club.

Programs

What programs and classes does the facility offer? If you are looking for yoga, kickboxing, etc then you will want a fitness club that offers these programs to you.

Maintenance

The next thing you are going to want to look at is the maintenance of the property. How well do they keep the facilities clean? Are the restrooms clean and properly stocked? Are the equipment and floors cleaned regularly after people have been using them? Is the trash regularly removed from the building? These are all important factors that can make your visit to the fitness club more pleasurable. Plus, if they show they have proper cleanliness then they likely perform proper safety maintenance on the equipment as well.

Copyright 2006, Brad Howard

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