Those looking for a high-quality fitness machine that can work multiple areas of the body in a single workout should definitely check out the Technogym Excite Synchro 700SP Crosstrainer. Doubling as both an elliptical machine and a stair stepper, the 700SP Crosstrainer provides a very low impact workout—a workout that shapes and tones the muscles of the lower body and core, all while providing one of the best cardio workouts money can buy. Its low impact nature can be attributed to its intelligently designed rear drive system, which provides a smooth elliptical trajectory. Moreover, because the feet never leave the pedals, the range of motion is always fluid, which translates to less pounding on the joints and muscles of the lower body.

The Technogym Excite Synchro 700SP Crosstrainer boasts a very user-friendly touch-screen console that is pre-wired to accommodate the company’s patented Unity Display. From this console, exercisers can choose their workout, and then track statistics throughout the session in vivid color. Some of the encouraging information this console provides includes items like calories burned, distance traveled, incline, resistance, elapsed time, METs, watts, and heart rate—through both touch-based and Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring. Those who upgrade to the Unity display can transform the console into a full-scale personal entertainment center, where they will be treated to streaming video, interactive music and more.

The Crosstrainer is loaded with 23 pre-programmed workouts to choose from, with options ranging from goal-based programs that track distance, time, and calories; to profile-style workouts; to a cardio-heavy fitness test. There are 25 levels of resistance on the Technogym Excite Synchro 700SP Crosstrainer. Even better, the proprietary Fast Track Controls, located directly on the front-facing handlebars, enable users to change resistance levels on the fly. This means never having to remove the hands from the handlebars and thus interrupt the workout.