Rear Wheel Cross Trainer
The position of the wheel on a cross trainer does not make a huge amount of difference on the way in which the cross trainer effects the body and your workout. The only difference is the stride difference, there is a small shift in muscle usage between the rear wheel models and the front wheel models.
Rear wheel cross trainers can have more of a jogging or walking type motion then when compared to front wheel cross trainers, due to their longer stride motion.
On a rear wheel cross trainer you are usually more centered where as on a front wheel cross trainer you have a tendency of leaning forward, this won't impact on your workout but it should be put into consideration as you should adopt a workout position which is most comfortable for you.
Due to the mechanics of rear wheel cross trainers they have less parts so there are less parts to service if something was to go wrong with a rear wheel cross trainer.
Both rear wheel and front wheel cross trainers both have their advantages and some disadvantages but it really just depends on your preference and your fitness requirements and the quality of the cross trainer.
PLEASE NOTE: Before starting a new fitness programme we recommend that you consult your GP or medical adviser
