The new Nautilus Mobia home fitness equipment was recently launched in the market and a lot people are already starting to speculate if it is capable of delivering powerful results. It is the Mobia’s specifications and contradictory claims about giving a high impact and low resistance work out at the same time, that is making most fitness enthusiasts have some doubts about its claims. After all, we have all grown accustomed to the notion that we burn more calories when we do brisk walking, more so when we jog or when we use the treadmill in the case of indoor running. Generally speaking, a lot of people are a firm believer that the faster we run, the more calories we burn. Well, the Nautilus Mobia is here to prove that wrong.
This new home fitness machine is built to create the synergy of the low resistance work out of an elliptical and the high impact work out that you get out of using a treadmill. Despite a lot of criticisms about its design and some key note features, more specifically its maximum speed of 4mph, the people who have tried out the machine were able to attest that they perspired nonstop despite the fact that they were only at walking motion. As such, the Nautilus Mobia is easier on the joints and muscles. Having said that, this machine is highly recommended for people currently receiving physical therapy and those who are recuperating from injuries and knee surgeries.
In comparison to similar machines out in the market like the Bowflex Treadclimber, which in fact bears a resemblance to the Mobia, both are compact in terms of size, making it ideal for people who live in space-challenged homes. A minor detail but definitely a plus point for the Mobia is the fact that it is very quiet, where the Bowflex Treadclimber scored low from among its users, since the latter is quite notorious for producing squeaky noises. Of course we are aware that both machines were produced by the same manufacturer. As such, we could say that the feedback of the Bowflex users was incorporated in the creation of this new equipment.
Another thing that you will like about this baby is its ergonomic, simplified console. Unlike other exercise machines that has too many buttons and that requires you to frequently refer to the manual, this machine is designed to give you more time to do your work out and less time reading the manual. It only has four buttons which displays the On/Off buttons and the Up/Down buttons for increasing and reducing the speed.
The Nautilus Mobia Product Specifications:
- Simplified console with 4 buttons only
- Resistance levels: 1-12
- Speed range: 0.5 to 4.0 mph (0.8 – 6.4 km/h)
- Workout tracker: Speed, distance, time, calories and heart rate.
- It comes with an essential heart rate strap.
- A nutrition guide is thrown in as a bonus to complete your switch to healthy living.
- Comes with a Telemetry Chest Strap
The Nautilus Mobia at a glance:
Pros:
- Sleek and compact design
- Quiet and fluid movement of the treadles
- Simple and user-friendly console
- Built in wheels for easy transfers
- Wireless Telemestry Chest Strap
- Water bottle on the side is a plus
Cons:
- It comes with a hefty price tag for a rather simple machine.
- May not be ideal for serious runners.
Overall, the machine is a good buy, but may not be a reasonable one for most traditional fitness enthusiasts looking for a high impact work out.
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