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If you're looking drop inches from your waist and tone your abs while crosstraining, you might want to consider a Yowza elliptical.
While newer to the market, Yowza fitness was started by the former CEO of SmoothFitness - so they have a lot of experience in this field.
Like Smooth they use the popular direct-to-consumer sales model that skips the store middleman, selling at a discount direct to you.
Their Cardio-Core elliptical trainers are like nothing currently on the market and can help you slim down and take inches off your waist. Here's an overview of what these crosstrainers can offer you:
Strengths:
1) Cardio Core Ellipticals
Several of their models like the Captiva, Bonita, Pompano and Sanibel come with Cardio Core arm bars. These are different from the standard back and forth motion you normally get with elliptical arms.
They are more like a side-to-side motion (like driving a big steering wheel). This motion works your abs and helps to trim your waist while working out.
You can watch a video of how it works on the Captiva at their website here.
2) Rear Drive Design
Many users prefer a rear (vs front) drive design because it puts a lot of inertia behind the user and propels you forward, giving energy to your stride.
3) Rollerless Design
Yowza elliptical trainers use a rollerless design. This design cuts down on elliptical noise. Plus it also cuts down on maintenance (there are no rollers or tracks to get clogged with dust and dirt)
4) Variable Motion Elliptical
The Captiva adds a new level of crosstraining with their variable motion elliptical trainer. You can use like a standard crosstrainer - but it can vary the motion to give you different elliptical pathways.
So you're completely working all your lower body muscles. In fact, with 15 different motion settings you can go from a standard 18" stride up to a 32" hurdling type motion.
5) Pivoting Pedals
These follow the natural motion of your foot to give you a more comfortable workout. They can also help reduce joint stress and toe numbness that sometimes comes with fixed foot pedals on cheaper ellipticals.
6) Backlit Consoles
The consoles on Yowza elliptical machines are attractively backlit and easy to read. Plus there's a spot to hook up your iPod and rest it on the machine while you workout.
Weaknesses:
These ellipticals are not as well known as several other brands on the market - which is a shame since they are some of the better values out there.
Summary: Recommended
Yowza is not as well know as other brands - however we think they're a hidden treasure of the elliptical world.
You get a lot for fairly low prices (starting at $999 up to $1999). Plus the Cardio-Core arms - something you don't find on other crosstrainers - will help take inches off your waist and tone your abs.
Where To Buy:
You have to buy Yowza ellipticals direct from the Manufacturer. They're currently offering Free Shipping which can save you about $150.
