Waterflex Elly Air aquatic cross trainer

The Waterflex Elly Air is an aquatic cross trainer that combines the training effects of a rower, cross country skiing, a stepper and a bike in one machine. It works around 80 percent of the body’s muscles with no impact on the joints, which is the specific reason aquatic equipment is specified for rehabilitation and for older participants as well as for fit users.

The elliptical movement reproduces the natural action of running without any shock to the knees, hips or spine. That is the distinction from an aqua bike: the user is upright and moving through a running pattern rather than seated, so the recruitment is closer to land based running while the impact is removed by immersion.

The machine is built entirely in high quality stainless steel, which makes it compatible with every water type it is likely to meet: chlorinated pool water, sea water and bromine treated water. The finish gives maximum corrosion resistance and exceptional service life even in the harshest conditions, which is what justifies the material choice in a commercial pool where equipment stays in service for years.

Technical specification

Programming aquatic cross training

The commercial argument for a cross trainer alongside aqua bikes is variety within one timetable. A pool running only aqua cycling sees attendance plateau, whereas a mixed circuit of bikes, treadmills and cross trainers keeps a class rotating between stations and gives instructors something to programme against. Muscle recruitment of around 80 percent of the body also means the cross trainer covers the upper body work that aqua cycling largely omits.

Material choice matters more here than on land. Sea water and bromine treated water are aggressive environments, and stainless steel construction throughout removes the corrosion questions that arise with mixed material frames. For thalassotherapy centres and coastal hotels that is usually the deciding specification. Delivery covers France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg, with export quoted per project.

Frequently asked questions

Can it be used in sea water?

Yes. The stainless steel construction makes it compatible with chlorinated, sea and bromine treated water.

Who is the Elly Air suitable for?

Trained athletes, people in rehabilitation and anyone looking for effective low impact training. It is used in both fitness and therapeutic programmes.

What depth of water is needed?

Working depth depends on user height and the intended programme, and we confirm it against your pool profile with the quotation.