You can independently choose and buy an orbitrek in the corresponding catalog at the link provided. And below we will talk about what is important to pay attention to when choosing a device.

When exercising on the orbit track, the muscles of both the lower and upper parts of the body are trained, while the load on the whole body is given at the same time, this makes this type of simulator so popular for home users.

The two main types of orbitreks that you can buy in stores today are simulators with a mechanical, otherwise called belt, load system and a magnetic one. The belt system is considered obsolete, its principle is simple - the pedals of the simulator move thanks to the belt worn on the flywheel. Due to the simplicity of the system, the cost of such orbitreks is much lower than their more advanced “brothers”. But orbitreks with a magnetic loading system are considered more durable, in addition, they are almost silent and more convenient to use.

Several parameters affect the cost and ease of use of the orbit track. So, pay attention to the control system of the simulator, the way to regulate its load. It can be manual or electronic. Manual is usually just a rotating handle, turning in one direction means a decrease in load, in the other - an increase. In the case of an electronic system, you can adjust the load directly by changing its value on the display.

Find out from the seller or by reading the technical characteristics of the simulator, how large is the distance between its pedals, what is the length of the step. It is believed that the minimum distance will be more natural, and therefore effective and safe when exercising, otherwise, while exercising, you can spend time inefficiently and even injure yourself. The stride length is usually set at 45 cm. This is approximately the average height of the user. If your height is significantly different from the average, then it is better to pay attention to models with the possibility to adjust the step length. This feature will be especially useful if several people of different heights are using the simulator. For example, when an orbit track is purchased for sharing by all family members.

It is also worth carefully studying the functionality of the electronic control system of the orbitrek. On a special display, which almost every model now has, you can see a variety of information, from your heart rate and speed to the approximate number of calories burned and the countdown. Do you need this information, or would you prefer not to overpay for features that will not be used?

Another important technical parameter of the orbit track is the weight for which it is designed. It is better to choose models with some margin, but the safest and most preferred models are those with maximum load capacity, the larger the number indicates this parameter, the better.

When choosing an orbit track, first of all, try using store samples and run on the simulator for a few minutes. In this way, you will understand whether the size of the simulator is convenient for you, whether it is suitable for your height, whether it is convenient to hold the handles installed in various positions, whether you can intuitively understand the control system, etc. If the simulator is suitable in all respects, but during direct use you feel discomfort or something confuses you, then it is better to look for another model that is suitable specifically for your case.

In addition, if the model you like makes various sounds during direct use, for example, creaks, cracks, etc., then it is better to refuse the purchase. Also pay attention to how smoothly the machine moves when in use. There should not be any jerks, movements to the side, or even light obstacles, all this will indicate a poor-quality assembly.