Octane Fitness xR3ci Seated Elliptical

Octane's PowerStroke technology delivers up to 343 percent more glute activity than recumbent bikes.

The xR3ci also differs from recumbent bikes in a few other ways. The trainer's PowerStroke technology, for example, provides optimal extension, power drive, and muscle engagement, including up to 343 percent more glute activity than a standard recumbent bike, according to university studies. At the same time, the trainer's smooth elliptical motion feels more natural than other workouts, so you don't feel as tired even though you're working out harder. Plus, Octane added a couple of extra workout modes to add interest and intensity. The Muscle Endurance mode prompts you to ride in various positions and speeds, with an xRide option that also includes customizable intervals and intensities. With Muscle Endurance, you'll tone your muscles and gain stamina over time. The Leg Press mode, meanwhile, is an aggressive routine that puts you through high-resistance repetitions focused on building power in the glutes and legs.

As a bonus, the xR3ci offers a unique 30:30 interval workout. The mode alternates 30-second sprints with 30-second recovery periods. Later, you can measure your fitness level with the heart rate recovery score and see your fitness improve over time. The machine also lets you choose a more traditional workout, including several customizable "goal" programs with distance or calorie burning targets. You can even just get on the trainer and go, with an auto QuickStart function that immediately launches a workout the second you step on the machine. No buttons to press or programs to select. And you can save your favorite QuickStart routines for later retrieval.

Finally, the xR3ci is a nice choice for parents thanks to its MOM mode. This movement management feature promotes family safety and peace of mind by disabling console buttons and restricting movements, so your little one can't climb on the machine and start fiddling. Other features include oversized pedals that go forwards and backwards; digital contact heart rate sensors; water bottle/accessory holders; and a compact design that fits perfectly in smaller spaces.

The seat is height- and tilt-adjustable, with a mesh contour seatback for comfort.

Specifications

• Total body workout: No
• Seat back: Mesh contour
• Water bottle/ accessory holders: Yes
• Seat tilt adjustments: 5
• Seat height adjustments: 15
• Auto QuickStart: Yes
• My QuickStart: Yes
• Cool down: Yes
• MOM mode: Yes
• Digital contact heart rate sensors: Yes
• Wireless heart rate monitor: Yes
• HeartLogic Intelligence: Yes
• Resistance levels: 20
• Number of programs: 12
• Manual program: Yes
• Random program: Yes
• Interval programs: No
• Custom interval programs: Yes
• Beginner programs: Yes
• Goal programs: 350 calories, 750 calories, 10k, 1/2 marathon
• Heart-rate-controlled programs: Fat burn, cardio, heart-rate custom interval, 30:30
• Workout boosters: Muscle Endurance, Leg Press
• User capacity: 300 pounds
• Footprint: 24 by 53 inches
• Weight: 161 pounds
• Warranties: 3 years on parts, 1 year on labor

About Octane Fitness
Octane Fitness was founded by two fitness industry entrepreneurs with a bold mission to reshape and perfect elliptical machines. Tim Porth and Dennis Lee brought more than 36 years of combined fitness experience to Octane. Both live healthy and active lifestyles themselves, and are committed to a shared goal: to provide consumers with a superior total-body cross trainer that will motivate them and help them achieve their fitness goals fast. As the only fitness manufacturer in the world dedicated exclusively to elliptical machines, Octane Fitness has quickly become an established leader in the competitive fitness equipment industry. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.