Bowflex LX3 Lateral X Elliptical Trainer Review

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Bowflex LX3 Lateral X Elliptical – Highlights:

 

The Bowflex LX3 LateralX Elliptical is the most affordable model in the new Bowflex Lateral X elliptical series – which makes it very popular.

Lateral X ellipticals give you something that 95% of other ellipticals do not – lateral, side-to-side movement.

 

 

You can go forward and back, up and down like a regular elliptical trainer – but you can also move side to side – very cool.

This side-to-side movement gives you a whole new range of motions you can use to crosstrain. You can push, pull, stand and squat with this lateral motion.

Plus this type of 3-D movement is much closer to the type of movement you do in everyday life – making your workout a lot more effective.

 

 

This movement is also very low-impact, making this trainer a great choice for people with bad knees or hips.

 

 

Burn up to 39% More Calories

Because you’re moving in 3 dimensions, you’re activating more muscle groups – which naturally burns more calories.

In fact, according to a University Caloric study done on the Bowflex Lateral X, in as little as 16 minutes you can burn up to 39% more calories than a self-paced elliptical workout!

But it’s not just about the mega-calorie burning.

 

 

 

Better Crosstraining for Athletes and Rehab Patients

Because this motion more closely mimics the motions you do in everyday life it’s great for both high performance athletic training or for rehab patients.

Rehab patients can go at their own pace and really focus on the specific areas they need to train and strengthen.

High performance athletes will get a higher level of training that can keep them working at a higher fitness level than they would on a classic elliptical trainer.

 

 

Console on the Bowflex LX3:

The console is a 7.5 inch LCD backlit display so it’s easy to read.

You also get 7 built-in workouts programs and can add extra challenge with 8 resistance levels.

There are also hand grip sensors in front of the console to monitor your heart rate.

And if you want to watch your favorite movies or Youtube videos as you workout – there’s a handy media rack above the console window to hold your tablet.

 

 

 

Free Bowflex 12-Week Workout Plan

You get a FREE Bowflex 12-Week Workout Plan included with the Bowflex LX3 Lateral X elliptical.

Designed for beginners up to advanced athletes, this 12 Week Workout Plan comes with 30 full-length workout videos included.

You’ll watch as personal trainers guide you with high enery classes like “LateralX Basics” and “LateralX Athletic Conditioning”. You also get several cross-functional training videos as well like yoga and optional dumbbell strength training.

 

 

Bowflex LateralX LX3 – Online Tracking

Need some motivation? You can easily use the free Bowflex Lateral X app with the LX3 machine to keep track of your workouts, set new goals and record your personal bests!

 

 

 

Anything Else You Should Know?

While the basic design of all Lateral X ellipticals are the same – including the LX3, you should be aware that the lateral range on the LX3 is fixed whereas the lateral range on the LX5 is adjustable.

This is kind of like having an adjustable stride vs a set stride length on a regular elliptical – but in this case it applies to the lateral, side-to-side motion that you get.

 

 

Also be aware that while you can monitor your heart rate with the hand grips in front of the console on this trainer – you don’t get the wireless heart rate option that you do get on the LX5 models.

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Where to Buy and Save:

Since these trainers are brand new, you can get them direct through the Manufacturer here. You can also see detailed specs, compare them against other models and watch more videos of how they work.

 

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