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在家裡運動，對大多數人來說，通常是一件浪漫卻不實際、說的到但做不到的事情。所以依我擁有40年規律運動的經驗(外表完全看不出像個運動員，足見訓練內容很廢，但身心健康開朗是真的)，來介紹居家運動器材應該是有些說服力的。
划步機在眾多運動健身機械裡，是很不錯的入門型居家運動器材：
一、可以放在公寓大樓的住家裡，沒有跑步機、重訓機驚天撼地的噪音震動問題。
二、基礎是提升心肺功能的大步走有氧運動；動作涵蓋了上肢與下肢，肌肉涵蓋面廣，接近全身運動。
三、操作動作對膝蓋負擔很輕、強度輕重可調整，可以適合家中的長輩、成年女性輕度運動使用；對於高強度的運動愛好者，也是不錯的暖身運動器材。
滑步機一如其它琳瑯滿目、價格不低的大型運動器材，礙於體積重量宅配障礙高的關係，幾乎不會有中古、轉售市場，買錯了就只能充當家裡的閒置裝置藝術。所以入手前值得參考多方資訊來降低風險。我在2022年中，同時也是在COVID-19疫情期間，審視了坊間10餘款，價格由7仟至5萬元不等的家用型滑步機，購入這部BH G2330可折式滑步機(亦俗稱橢圓機)，規律使用了11個月的時間後再售出，全程實際使用的經驗與評價如下：
<優點>
1.
西班牙品牌BH(Beistegui
Hermanos)，台灣代工製造，精緻度與耐用度品質優異。很可惜還問不到台灣代工廠的資訊。
2.
高負荷(高轉速+高阻力)使用仍然順暢寧靜無噪音，激烈運動也不會吵到樓下鄰居。寧靜無聲主要歸功於非接觸式的電磁煞車、7公斤重的飛輪、總重達47.5公斤的穩重機台、以及高品質的飛輪滾珠軸承，前兩者是現代滑步機、腳踏車機的標準規格配備，滾珠軸承的精度硬度則是決定滑步機低噪音與耐用品質的關鍵。
3.
超小機台面積：長150cm(摺起來120cm)，寬58cm，放在小資族住家的客廳不侷促，甚至連臥室都有機會放的下。
4.
踏板內長36cm，每步跨距38cm，適合身高180cm以下的人大幅伸展運動。
5.
24段阻力、20組以上模式，心跳、卡路里等資訊都在冷藍光的螢幕上，好看好用。
6.
鬆開一顆旋鈕螺絲就可以簡單摺疊；不嫌麻煩還可以拿六角扳手(產品標配工具)拆掉把手，讓這部滑步機變成膝蓋高度的小機台，相當不礙眼與節省空間。
7.
代理經銷商很不錯，從北到南有24家實體展售店面，機器看得到操作的到；保固與維修保養服務親切又到位，但不會是隨叫隨到的那種，通常須排等1~2週。
8.
這部家用型的G2330是長青現役販售機種，新機售價在17,000~20,000之間，一支手機的價錢可以入手。
<缺點與規格性能限制>
1.
本機的24段阻力即使調到最高，對從事高強度運動的使用者來說仍屬太輕。所以較適合女性與從事輕度運動的男性使用。
2.
步距38cm，相對於180cm以上的使用者的步距跨距仍嫌稍小，所以不怎麼合適身高超過180cm的使用者購買。
3.
因為是平價/家用機種，手部滑步桿的軸承是普通的套管軸承，所以在頻繁、高時數的使用狀況下，細瑣惱人的軸承擠壓異音就會產生。約略2個月就要補充潤滑黃油，以消除異音。
4.
機身是漂亮的烤漆但防鏽處理很簡略一般般。不適合放在室外或潮濕的室內場所，以維持機器使用壽命。
買運動器材不難，持續好好運動很難。希望以上的資訊，能協助大家入手合用、好用、常用的運動器材。
Exercising
at home is often a romantic but impractical idea for most people - something
that's easy to talk about but hard to actually do. So, with my 40 years of
regular exercise experience (I don’t look like an athlete at all, which shows
my training is pretty ineffective, but I’m genuinely healthy and cheerful), I
think I’m somewhat credible when introducing home exercise equipment.
Among
various fitness machines, the elliptical trainer is an excellent entry-level
piece of home exercise equipment:
1.
You can place it in an apartment
without the noise and vibration issues of a treadmill or weightlifting machine.
2.
It’s primarily a cardio workout that
improves cardiovascular health through large strides, covering both the upper
and lower limbs. It engages many muscles, making it almost a full-body workout.
3.
The movements put little strain on the
knees, and the intensity is adjustable, making it suitable for light exercise
for older adults and adult women at home. For fitness enthusiasts who prefer
high-intensity workouts, it also serves as a great warm-up tool.
Like many
other large, high-priced fitness machines, the elliptical trainer has size and
weight that make it difficult to resell or buy used due to shipping
limitations. If you buy the wrong one, it could end up as a piece of unused
furniture. Therefore, it’s worth gathering various pieces of information before
purchasing to reduce the risk. In mid-2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I
reviewed over 10 models of home elliptical trainers priced between TWD$7,000
and TWD$50,000. I ended up purchasing the BH G2330 foldable elliptical trainer
(also commonly referred to as sliding machine), used it regularly for 11
months, and then sold it. Here’s my evaluation based on personal experience:
Advantages:
1.
It's a Spanish brand (BH – Beistegui
Hermanos), manufactured in Taiwan, with excellent quality and durability.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any information about the Taiwanese
manufacturer.
2.
Even with high load (high speed + high
resistance), it operates smoothly and quietly, without disturbing downstairs
neighbors during intense workouts. The quietness is mainly due to the
non-contact electromagnetic brake, 7kg flywheel, a sturdy machine weighing
47.5kg, and high-quality flywheel ball bearings. The first two are standard
features on modern elliptical machines and stationary bikes, but the precision
and hardness of the ball bearings are key to the machine's low noise and
durability.
3.
Super compact: 150cm in length (120cm
when folded), 58cm in width. It fits in a small living room or even in a
bedroom of a small apartment.
4.
The footplates are 36cm long, and the
stride length is 38cm, making it suitable for people under 180cm to perform
large stride exercises.
5.
It offers 24 levels of resistance and
more than 20 workout modes, with heart rate and calorie information displayed
on a cold blue-lit screen that is both attractive and user-friendly.
6.
You can fold it easily by loosening a
single knob. If you're willing to put in a bit more effort, you can also remove
the handles with a hex wrench (included in the toolkit), transforming the
machine into a compact piece at knee height, saving space and making it less
intrusive.
7.
The distributor is great, with 24
physical stores from north to south Taiwan where you can see and test the
machine. Their warranty, repair, and maintenance services are friendly and
efficient, though not immediate; you usually have to wait 1–2 weeks.
8.
The BH G2330 is a long-standing,
active model on the market, with a new unit priced between TWD$17,000 and
$20,000—about the price of a smartphone.
Drawbacks and
limitations:
1.
Even when set to the highest
resistance level, the 24 levels of resistance are still too light for those
engaging in high-intensity workouts. It’s more suited for women and men who
prefer light exercise.
2.
The 38cm stride length may feel too
small for users over 180cm, making it less suitable for taller individuals.
3.
As an affordable, home-use model, the
hand grips use basic sleeve bearings, which can produce squeaky, annoying
bearing noises after frequent or prolonged use. You’ll need to apply grease
about every two months to eliminate the noise.
4.
The machine has a beautiful lacquer
finish, but the rust prevention is mediocre. It’s not suitable for outdoor use
or humid indoor environments if you want to maintain its longevity.
It is easy
to buy exercise equipment whereas it is hard to exercise consistently. I hope
the above information helps you find exercise equipment that is suitable, easy
to use, and frequently used.
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