Elliptical Fitness Equipment
 NEW ELLIPTICAL ROLLER WHEEL 286547 $34.99  |
 NordicTrak CX925 Elliptical Trainer $425.00 |
 NEW ELLIPTICAL ROLLER WHEEL 306984 $29.99 |
 Link Arm Axle Elliptical Fits ProForm Nordic Track $3.50 |
 Best Fitness E1 Elliptical Trainer by Body Solid Exercise Home Gym Equipment $1,303.94 |
 ELLIPTICAL TRAINER ELITE $499.99 |
 Horizon Fitness EX-59 Elliptical Trainer $589.95  |
 Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer $89.98 |
 Stamina Fold-to-Fit Folding Equipment Mat (84-Inch by 36-Inch) $24.99 |
 Confidence Fitness 2-in-1 Elliptical Trainer with Seat $134.99 |
 Confidence Fitness Elliptical Cross Trainer $98.60 |
 Sunny Health & Fitness Twister Stepper $55.24 |
 Horizon Fitness EX-69 Elliptical Trainer $795.98 |
 Sunny Magnetic Elliptical Trainer $139.00 |
 Horizon Fitness EX-79 Elliptical Trainer $999.00 |
So what is the ideal piece of exercise equipment to get for the home? The answers are many and depend on what your objectives are and how much time you have to dedicate to exercise. But for a great cardiovascular workout and general muscle toning, you can’t go wrong with choosing from the category of elliptical fitness equipment.
An elliptical machine incorporates leg and arm movement in a fashion that creates an increased heart rate combined with a repetitive muscle use. For overall fitness, there are very few methods of exercise that help you accomplish so much in relatively little time. 30 to 45 minutes, 3 of 4 days a week, spent doing elliptical exercise, can make a significant difference in how you look and feel.
If you are a member of a gym, then you probably have available to you various cardiovascular exercise machines, including and elliptical. Some of the more common and more highly rated machines are made by Star Trac, Precor and Cybex. These are commercial machines that are built for heavy, repeated use. In general a highly rated piece of commercial elliptical fitness equipment runs in the $5,000 to $6,000 range. They are not generally available in your typical sporting goods store. Check out internet sites to compare prices if you are considering buying one of these machines for home use.
Given the number of gyms that either fail or replace their equipment every few years, there is an entire industry built around the refurbishing and reselling of used exercise equipment. Elliptical exercise equipment is no exception. Shop around and you should be able to find any number of used commercial machines for 60-80% off their original prices. When shopping for used elliptical machines, or any other used equipment for that matter, try to get some kind of warranty from the seller. Also make sure that replacement parts are readily available.
If you are feeling a little more adventurous are adept at repairing machinery, or find the price sufficiently attractive, think about making a purchase from any of the various internet classified sites. These will rarely come with any kind of guarantee, but if the price is low enough, a purchase may be worth the risk.
Of course there are a number of brands of elliptical fitness equipment that can be readily found at most sporting good stores or department stores. These machines are built for home use and should not be subject to the same constant use and abuse of a commercial machine. In general, when you make a purchase of this type of equipment, you should roughly determine in advance how much you will be using it and what kind of feature are important to you.
Most brands that specialize in equipment for home use, offer a model that they label as semi-commercial, or something of that nature. These are typically a scaled down version, with a slightly smaller motor, than the commercial counterpart. When shopping for new, check out brands like Proform, Nordic Track, New Balance, Diamondback and Horizon, to name a few.
Obviously there are a number of ways to go when assessing the best choice for elliptical exercise equipment. Consider all of the above possibilities before committing your hard-earned dollars, but make the commitment to elliptical exercise.
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