Friday 4 August 2017

JTX Tri-Fit versus JTX Zenith Elliptical Cross Trainer, Comparison Review

The JTX Tri-Fit and JTX Zenith Elliptical Cross Trainers are built to high standards and are ergonomically designed for maximum comfort, offering an effective total-body low-impact workout.

Both the JTX Tri-Fit and JTX Zenith Cross Trainers utilize a 17 kg flywheel with electro-magnetic resistance (16 levels) which combine to give smooth, stable and quiet operation.

The JTX Tri-Fit Cross Trainer has a more compact overall design making it ideal for home use, while the JTX Zenith has a larger commercial-size design and utilizes commercial gym-quality components making it ideal for more intensive workouts.  (See tables below for full features and specifications compared.) 

Although smaller in overall size, the JTX Tri-Fit doesn’t compromise on stride length and offers a variable stride length of between 16 and 20”, so users of different heights can find the most comfortable stride length for them.  The JTX Zenith offers a fixed extended stride length of 21” which is a gym-standard stride length.  Both cross trainers feature ergonomic footplates with a Q-factor of 150 mm (distance between footplates).

JTX Tri-Fit adjustable 16-20" stride & 4 incline levels, image
JTX Tri-Fit adjustable 16-20" stride
& 4 incline levels
JTX Zenith gym-quality 21" stride, ergonomic footplates, 150mm Q-factor
JTX Zenith gym-quality 21" stride,
ergonomic footplates, 150mm Q-factor

The JTX Tri-Fit has the added benefit of 4 adjustable incline levels which the JTX Zenith does not have.

Both the JTX Tri-Fit and JTX Zenith Cross Trainers feature bio-mechanical handles with multi-grip positions on the moving handles to give users of different shapes/size the best ergonomics.

The JTX Tri-Fit and JTX Zenith both come with an advanced programmable console, offering 19 pre-set programs as well as Bluetooth connectivity to your mobile phone or tablet for online fitness tracking apps and additional workouts.

JTX Zenith console & bio-mechanical handles, image
JTX Zenith console &
bio-mechanical handles
JTX Tri-Fit console, image
JTX Tri-Fit console

The JTX cross trainers’ preset programmes include heart-rate (via pulse sensors in handles or telemetry wireless chest strap), intervals, sprints, endurance, fat burning, fitness tests and custom programmes.  The difficulty of each programme can be adjusted to make it easier or harder to suit your current fitness level, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

Bluetooth & free  iConsole app on JTX Tri-Fit and JTX Zenith Cross Trainers
Bluetooth & free  iConsole app
Additional programmes can be accessed via the JTX cross trainers’ Bluetooth connectivity and with the free iConsole app which offers interactive motion videos and training routes from around the world.  With the iConsole feature, the resistance on the cross trainer will automatically be adjusted to match the type of terrain in the training route and there’s also a photo scroll feature which will transport you to the area you’ve chosen.

With Bluetooth connectivity, you can even control the JTX cross trainers with your mobile phone or tablet!

Other useful features which both the JTX Tri-Fit and JTX Zenith cross trainers both have include built-in speakers with MP3 input so you can listen to your favourite music as you exercise, water bottle holder so you can keep hydrated without having to get off the machine, handy mobile holder, adjustable floor stabilizers for levelling, and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

Being gym-standard, the JTX Zenith Cross Trainer allows for a higher user weight capacity of up to 165 kg compared to the JTX Tri-Fit’s maximum 135 kg user weight capacity.





Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the JTX Tri Fit and JTX Zenith to help you decide on which is the best cross trainer for you: