After spending a good amount of time this morning on the timeless and ubiquitous Precor EFX 556, I just wanted to jot down some notes. First of all, although the bio-mechanical movements of the EFX 556 are very fluid, gentle and comfortable, the bio-mechanical movements and running motions are unlike my natural running motion. Precor fans like the way the EFX series machines glide, but I don’t think they actually feel like the Precor elliptical’s duplicate their natural running motions? Precor crosstrainers are a family of their own, as their stride length feels like any other I have ever felt. Precor’s 556 crosstrainer feels like it targets my thighs and quads so well. I love it. Its just so simple to use. I love basic stuff that works well. The 556 just has such a simple electronic and structural foundation. It has 20 resistance levels, 6 pre-programmed workout courses, WHICH ARE ALL EASY TO USE, and the angle of the ramp is super easy to adjust. This machine works as well as any elliptical I have ever used from an electronic and mechanical point of view, however, as I said earlier, the stride motion and length do not mimic my natural stride.

After waking up far too early this morning, I decided to go and do my best to work off the pounds of garbage I have consumed since arriving in Las Vegas only two days ago. My poor stomach has had to digest bacon and cheddar fries, double cheeseburgers from Bob’s Big Boy, sour gummy bears from the mini-bar, cups of sugar mixed with coffee and Cheetos. But as the Kings of Cardio always say, after eating going on a junk-food binge, just make sure you get back to work the next day. Work it out. Ok, so where were we? Oh yeah, the fitness center at the Venetian. Well, once I woke up and started my trek towards the gym at the Venetian, I was curious as to what I was going to find. I wondered….will it be super standard with rows of Precor EFX 556 Crosstrainers? Am I going to find over a dozen Life Fitness 95Ti treadmills? Although the two pieces of fitness equipment just mentioned are both classic, I had hoped that the Venetian, being that it is supposed to be a stylish Las Vegas Casino, would actually have some new, fresh fitness equipment, rather than your standard lines of Precor EFX Series Crosstrainers and Life Fitness treadmills.

The first thing I saw when I walked in the gym, was the massive StairMaster 7000 PTs and StairMaster 916 step mills. With the 8 foot high TV on a stand placed in front of each 7000PT and 916, it is no wonder why those stair climbers were the first to catch my eye. It seems as if the StairMaster’s themselves are approximately seven feet tall, so the combination of its size, along with the entertainment screen behind it, make them seem statuesque and monumental when you first walk in the gym. So…so far, so good. The 7000PTs are old, but the 916′s are sweet. For those who are unaware of what the difference between the SM 7000PT and SM 916 is, the 916 is a newer, more cosmetically appealing version of the StairMaster 7000PT stepmill.

The next thing I noticed were these Technogym treadmills. These were some sweeeeeeeet treads! The entire screen was heat censored and there were no physical buttons on screen. What really impressed me about its technology, was the fact that all of its controls were very fast. Life Fitness makes a treadmill that has a similar screen called the Life Fitness 95T Engage and it has a touch screen as well. Let me tell you, the expediency of the electronic reactions on the Technogym were at least five times faster than the LF 95T Engage. Channel surfing on the Technogym is just so quick and easy. One awesome feature held by the Technogym but not 95T Engage is the TV channel guide on the Technogym treamill. It is so easy to scroll through and responds instantly upon touch, making it very user friendly.

Then, the best part of the gym visit came, when I introduced myself to the weight equipment! Woooohhhhoooooooooo! The weight equipment, from the free weights to the multi-station assisted machines, was absolutely first class. Life Fitness Hammer Strength machines were everywhere and they all looked beautiful. Designed with pin-point precision, the weight room is laid out for optimal user comfort. When exercise machines are too close in proximity to one another, user-friction builds, as nobody likes to feel the hot breath and grunts from a stranger working out next to them. Whoever designed this gym at the Venetian knew what they were doing. There must be close to $500,000 worth of fitness equipment in there.

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With arms that sway back and forth with its user, along with an adjustable incline ramp, this gym grade Precor crosstrainer is the only commercial Precor elliptical trainer that has both an adjustable incline ramp, as well as moving arms. The commercial Precor 576i is similar to the Precor EFX EFX5.25, Precor EFX 5.31, Precor EFX 5.35 and Precor EFX5.37, however, all of those precor ellipticals are designed for home usage and they do not have the structural integrity or mechanical capacities of a health club quality precor fitness machine. Not only is there a difference between the user weight capacities of commercial vs. non-commercial ellipticals made by Precor, but also, the smooth,  natural glide that you get with all health club quality Precor’s, is not  the same as their residential grade elliptical trainers, which most certainly are not as smooth.

The Precor™ 576i is one of the most sought after elliptical crosstrainers in the world. Its features include an adjustable stride length, an adjustable ramp which ranges from 13-40 degrees, and an upper body workout with reversible arms. Making sure you engage your total body, all four limbs, head to toe, while toning different muscle groups, is essential if you want to maximize results and truly look your absolute best.

Precor™ has several commercial cross-trainers including the EFX 544, EFX 546, EFX 556 and EFX 576. Similar names sound confusing so let us break down the differences for you. The Precor EFX 556 crosstrainer has swinging arms and an incline ramp that is set in place, so that the angle can not be adjusted. The Precor EFX 544 crosstrainer & EFX 546 cross-trainer both have adjustable incline ramps, however, neither of them have the upper body capabilities and moving arms, like the EFX 576i has.

The Precor EFX 576i cross-trainer is the only commercial Precor elliptical that has both an adjustable incline ramp, as well as upper body arms that move back and forth with the user as they exercise. Having the ability to adjust the degree of difficulty of the incline ramp, through changing up the percentage of elevation through its power incline ramp, while providing an upper body workout too, is what makes people lose more weight and build their stamina better on this piece of gym equipment, than any other piece of fitness equipment in the world. This award winning elliptical will remain sturdy, safe and secure, even throughout the most intense workouts, so put on your game-face, give it your all, and have some fun.

Precor made the EFX 576i with such great attention to detail, that its durability, structural integrity and mechanical capacities, are all top of the line and second to none. It would be more than difficult to find any qualified fitness trainer, or professional athlete to dispute the fact that this fine piece of exercise equipment does not fall under the category, “The Best of the Best.”

Its display, also known as the computer console, has every user readout imaginable, including calories burned, calories burned per hour, strides per minute, intensity level, time, time remaining, heart rate, target heart rate, percent complete, workout summary and much more. In terms of its aesthetic appeal, the frame is double powder coated, preventing rust. Additionally, you will not need to worry about messy cords and wires running laying around your home, because the Precor EFX 576i is cordless and self-powered!

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The Precor EFX 546 elliptical crosstrainer is the most popular elliptical on the market that does not have moving arms that sway back and forth as you exercise. Many people who exercise frequently at health clubs enjoy using the Precor EFX 546 crosstrainer because it has an incline ramp that allows users to target their thighs and butt, more so than elliptical crosstrainers that do not have an adjustable incline ramp. In addition to the fantastic benefits of the Precor incline ramp, the Precor EFX 546 also has built in ergonomic support that enables users to use the EFX 546 for hours and hours, without developing muscle or joint pain, associated with almost every single cheap and flimsy piece of exercise gym equipment. These are just some of the reasons behind Precor’s international success. With the over-abundance of gym equipment out there it is real easy to get confused and buy exercise equipment that is not up to par. It always helps to talk to fitness experts before making your final decision.

Getting into a daily fitness routine is very important. With all of the cutting-edge technology embedded in the control panel of the Precor EFX 546, one is able to track his or her usage statistics, from calories burned, to average speed, and having those numbers on hand provides users with the extra motivation to break their previous marks. Take for instance Jeremy Kottler, he loves to exercise before work everyday on his Precor crosstrainer. Through setting realistic fitness goals, sticking to them, and trying to exercise each day just a little bit harder than the day bedfore, Jeremy has something to look forward to everyday, and that something is called “getting better.” Each time you exercise, you should have some kind of goal in mind, something that you want to accomplish. Having a set of realistic goals that you follow makes it much easier to stay on track and keep up a good pace during your workout sessions.

Features and Specs:

Resistance Levels: 20

Programs: 8 Pre-Programmed Workout Courses

CrossRamp (Incline Ramp): 13-40 Degrees

Frame: Heavy Gauge, Powder Coated Steel

Heart Rate: Touch and Wireless (chest strap not included)

User Weight Capacity: 400 Pounds

Unit Weight: 230 Pounds

Commercial Grade: Gym Ready

Impact: Little to No Impact on Knees, Hips, & Back

Product Dimensions: 80″L x 32″W x 68″H

Precor EFX 546i Features and Specs

Commercial Grade: Gym Ready

Incline Ramp: Adjusts 15 to 40 Degrees

Handlebars: Fixed

Heart Rate: Touch and Wireless (chest strap not included)

Programs: 10

User ID Programs: 0

Resistance Levels: 20