Magnetic resistance cross trainer - how do they work?

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Magnetic resistance cross trainer - how do they work?

29 January 2016, 17:50

Finally given up repairing my ancient belt drive cross trainer and got a new Reebok cross trainer. Resistance is all controlled via the console as with a proper gym one.

I always assumed the ones at the gym had mains power but mine has a little PSU like a mobile phone. How on earth does that manage to provide significant resistance? Can't seem to find any explanation online.

Not important question I know, just curious. Cheers for any ideas.

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31 January 2016, 23:00

https://kurtkinetic.com/technical-in...ic-resistance/

The resistance is varied by moving the metal disk closer or further away from the magnets. So the low power electronics only has to move the disk.
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1 February 2016, 11:14

Cheers Dim.

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