Finding The Perfect Elliptical Trainer For You

You’ve decided to get into shape, and you believe an elliptical machine is the right equipment for you. But you may be wondering how to find the best machine to fit your needs. There are a lot of options out there, and a wide range of features and prices. Take the time to evaluate your needs and budget, and you should be able to narrow down your choices until you find the machine that will give you everything you need at a price you can afford. Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you make the right decision.

How much do you plan to spend? - You can buy an elliptical trainer for less than $200, or you can spend $5000 on one. This is one case where my recommendation is to buy the most expensive one you can afford. Less expensive machines are lower quality, and will give you a choppy ride. Plus, they just don’t have the durability of more expensive models. When Consumer Reports rated elliptical trainers, every machine that they rated a “very good” buy cost at least $1100.

How varied do you need to make your workout? - Elliptical machines have a pretty wide range of features. Most elliptical trainers can be reversed for working different muscles in your legs, and most have poles that you can use to get an upper body workout. Many have pre-programmed workouts that will give you a full workout with a warm-up and cool down, and comes in multiple intensity levels. Higher end models tend to have more pre-programmed