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Elliptical
trainers don't have to be as expensive as those at the gym.
This review will present you with some affordable options...
Before
we start, it's important to remember that there is a difference
between affordable and cheap. While there are elliptical trainers
on the market that are cheapter than the ones that we'll be
discussing, they are also lower in quality and will cost upwards
in maintanance. Worse yet, if the elliptical trainer doesn't
provide a relatively smooth and comfortable motion, you most
likely won't use it very often.
The best suggestion that we can provide is to stick to a well
known brand that offers and maintains a solid warranty and
service agreement. Here are a few examples...
Weslo Momentum 750 Elliptical Trainer 
A
subsidary of Icon Health and Fitness, you won't find many
elliptical trainers for much less than this one. The Weslo
elliptical trainer is space concsious and provides an upper
and lower body work out, with a basic LCD display. It includes
a crude resistance strap compared to the sophisticated magnetic
systems located on the commercial ellipticals, however, it
is simple to adjust.
Proform
750 Elliptical Trainer (Our
pick)
Slightly more expensive than the Weslo, the Proform 700 is
a large step up. Unlike the Weslo, it is similar in design
to the commercial elliptical trainers and while it also provides
an upper and lower body work out, it offers a magnetic resistance
system instead of the nylon strap. The magnetic resistance
system makes for a smoother and more fluid feel. The LCD display
showcases all of the essential readouts such as time, heartrate,
calories burned, and also provides 6 pre-set work out programs.
(The heartrate monitoring comes standard and is processed
by two metal plates built on to the uppor body arms.) This
elliptical trainer is also iFit compatible with an innovative
system that enables custom built work outs via video, CD,
or Internet.
Proform
900 Elliptical Trainer
Similar to the Proform 700, it features the same LCD display
screen, is also ifit compatible, and includes the same heart
rate monitor system. So why is this one $100.00 more? the
900 features 5 position, custom fit pedals, each position
focusing on a different set of muscles. It also provides adjustable
uprights with 4 settings that can help you to further customize
your work out. If you are tall, or small, the extra $100.00
is well worth the option to custom fit the machine to your
needs.
Orbitrek
A much more affordable alternative to commercial elliptical
trainers, the Orbitrek is quite popular amongst its users.
For a full review of this "as seen on TV" product,
please click here...
Gazelle
Freestyle
Technically, the Gazelle Freestyle is not an elliptical trainer,
but offeres a similar motion. It has been included in our
list because of it positive reviews and affordability. Click
here for the full review...
One of the best on line retailers for discount exercise equipment
is Workoutwarehouse.com. They offer a great selection of elliptical
trainers, including those outlined in this article.
Click
here to compare elliptical trainers at Workoutwarehouse
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