Yowza Fitness Sanibel Elliptical Machine & Trainer Review

Yowza Sanibel elliptical trainerWelcome to my Yowza Sanibel elliptical review. The Sanibel is a Yowza cardio core elliptical.

What is a cardio core elliptical?

Cardio core is unique to Yowza Fitness. It’s a different kind of elliptical trainer with respect to the upper body workout.

Instead of moving your arms forward and backward like other elliptical trainers, a cardio core elliptical targets your abdominals (in addition to pectorals, shoulders, arms, and back) with a rotating motion in sync with your leg movement.

Watch the video below to see the Sanibel elliptical in action.

OVERVIEW:

 The Sanibel Elliptical Machine & Trainer by Yowza Fitness is a rear-drive elliptical trainer with Yowza’s Core Training arm motion isolating abdominal muscles. You get both an ab and cardio workout on the Sanibel.

Features at-a-Glance
  • 21 inch roller-less motion that goes both forwards and backwards.
  • Reversible motion.
  • Sure-Fit Pedals that pivot for optimal alignment.
  • Handle-bars move also for a full body workout.
  • Intensity levels: 8.
  • iPod docking station and hi-fidelity speakers.
  • Built-in rampless incline.
  • Silent, roller-less action.
  • Braking: electro-magnetic.
  • Maximimum user weight: 400 lbs.
  • Fan: built-in with 3 speeds.
  • Water bottle: optional.
  • Foot pedal: Ergonomic, pivoting foot pedal mimics your body’s natural motion keeping your body in optimal alignment.
  • Heavy duty flywheel: Smoother ride with no more annoying “bump” some other elliptical trainers have.
  • PolarTM heart rate receiver & grip pulse handle bars.
  • Screen: LCD Blue backlit screen.
  • Moveable handlebars: Workout both upper and lower body – note that the upper body workout is rotational rather than forward and backward (i.e. push/pull).
  • Unit Weight: 236 pounds.
  • 9 preset exercise training programs: manual, target time, target distance, target calories, Core Interval program (with 8 unique intensity levels), endurance program, watts control, Core fat burning, and heart rate control.
  • WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE THE SANIBEL IN ACTION,

KEY Features Explained

Stride

 One of the best features found on all of Yowza’s elliptical trainers is the rear-drive fluid stride drive.  One of the recurring praising points from customer reviews is how smooth and quiet Yowza elliptical strides are.With a 21inch roller-less stride, it’s plenty long enough to accommodate most users.  Moreover, you can mix up your workouts by striding in reverse. I usually stride forward; however, sometimes I like to vary my workouts with a forward stride.

Pivot Pedals

 I place pivot pedals near the top of key features because in my view this is a premium feature not found on all elliptical trainers (it’s on all of Yowza’s ellipticals).Pivoting pedals rock back and forth as your foot angle changes through the course of a stride.  This adds to your workout comfort.  Moreover, because you heel doesn’t elevate at the rear, you can more comfortably apply more force during your workouts.

Cardio Core

 What on earth is cardio core?  Yowza is making a decent stir in the elliptical industry with this new upper body workout motion on its cardio core line of ellipticals.Instead of pushing and pulling the elliptical handle bars, you rotate in sync with your foot movement from side-to-side.  It’s like using a large steering wheel.  This movement targets your abdominal muscles while working out your other upper body muscles such as your pectorals, arms, shoulders (quite nicely works out the shoulders) and back.Please note that the cardio core motion on the Sanibel is different than traditional elliptical trainers.Watch the Sanibel elliptical video below to see cardio core counter rotational motion in action.

HUGE Wt. Capacity

 I place a lot of weight on maximum weight capacity.  It tells me that a particular machine is study and strong.At 400 pounds, the Sanibel is clearly a durable and strong elliptical (made with steel).

Other Considerations

Shipping Options
  • Free Shipping – curbside.
  • Inside Room of Choice: $79 (additional cost for second floor).
  • White Glove deliver: $199 – delivery and assembly in any room inside your home or office.

Benefits
  • Priced under $2,000 (when on sale, which is often).
  • Duo core/ab and cardio workouts.
  • Low impact aerobic exercise.
  • Full body resistance aerobic exercise.
  • No fitness club membership fees and hassles (waiting for equipment and maximum user times).
  • 60 day money back guarantee.

Warranty

 Lifetime warranty on frame & braking system, 5 years on parts & electronics, 2 years in home labor

Complaints
  • Assembly required.  Yes, a stupid complaint because almost all fitness equipment have assembly required.  Still, it would be very cool if you could buy it ready-to-go.
  • You may not like the counter rotational motion on the upper body.  You need to consider the Sanibel elliptical purchase carefully.  Read the other customer reviews and their experience with Yowza’s cardio core ellipticals.

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Sanibel Video

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Don’t take my word for it, take previous customers’ words for it – the Sanibel Elliptical Machine & Trainer is a solid exercise equipment product.

You can’t argue with the impressive testimonials and elliptical reviews the Sanibel Elliptical Machine and Trainer received from several happy customers. These ellptical reviews are truly impressive.

Yowza continues to strive for better workouts and offering more effective exercise equipment with the Sanibel with the Core training arm movement handles that not only offer upper body resistance training (a real advantage to elliptical trainers), but also work out you core being your abs.

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