Comments on: How to properly use a Yowza Cardio Core elliptical

By: Joe Alter

Joe Alter — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:59:15 +0000

John, I would stay way form ellipticals that have straight handles and those tend to strain the back easily by making the users lean forward with each stroke. Our Cardio Core ellipticals all keep you in a very upright position and this better posture will allow you to workout more often with less risk of injury.

Thanks,

Joe

By: John

John — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:35:58 +0000

Joe,

I’m in the market for an elliptical. I’ve been using them for 10+ years. I’m 5’10 and 180lbs,my wife is 5’2, 105lbs (she’s never used one). I’ve been looking into your competition and I’m torn between a front drive and a rear drive. I thought I found the solution with your Bonita, but then I saw somewhere that it could pose a problem with a bad back (I have lower back problems a few times a year). Typically I can still use an elliptical when my back is sore – it loosens my muscles.

How aggressive is it on your back? I’m also curious about how sturdy it is while only weighing 121lbs.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks,

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Total Body Fitness — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:44:07 +0000

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By: Joe Alter

Joe Alter — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:26:22 +0000

Good question Tina. No the Cardio Core handles are perfect for someone with shorter arms because your hands are able to stay right in front of you without you having to lean forward too much. With conventional ski-type handles you would have to rock your shoulder forward with each and every stroke. So within our lineup, you should be looking at the Bonita, Pompano, Sanibel or Captiva.

Thanks..

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:08:03 +0000

I’m 5’1″ – will the handles be too high or wide for me for an effective workout?

By: brevardmom

brevardmom — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:16:21 +0000

We just got our yowza a week ago and it is so much easier to use then we thought it would be. I was hesitant to get it because it looks like it would be hard to stay on, but it’s just the opposite. My 320 lb. husband stayed on it for an hour this morning, only a week into using it. Once you get on you just get in the groove. Much easier than other machines we have used. Just wish I knew why it makes that noise when you slow down, but I’m sure their warrenty is as great as their machine.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:18:27 +0000

Just received and assembled my Captiva late yesterday. I have to say the assembly was as easy as it gets. Tools were suppllied and the parts located in bags marked for the steps they would be used in. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

I have seen plenty said about the quality of the machine and the great core workout but this is one of the few times I have been as pleased with a product I had to put together. Cudos Yowza team for making an assembly process even I couldn’t screw up

I have been using a top model backed by Sears for about 3 years. Even though very noisy I love an elliptical work out and used it a minimum 3 times a week 30 minutes a day. I am very excited about Captiva and I am looking forward to the work out it has to offer.

By: Joe Alter

Joe Alter — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:40:52 +0000

Great Feedback! Thanks Adam…

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:21:13 +0000

I’ve had surgery on both my knees and find that the Captiva is easy on them. I’ve also not felt any back issues. Just stretch properly and you should be fine.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:54:26 +0000

It really is virtually silent.