Elliptical machines

[VickyWI]

I was looking at treadmills but does any one own an elliptical machine or use one regularly that they would recommend? I would only use it as an addition to Cathe about one or two times a week. I don't want to spend a fortune but I don't want to waste my money on something bad either. Thanks for you input!

 

[Imafitnessfreak]

I am super happy with my ProForm from Sears. Cost about $600.

 

[LauraMax]

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[akizora]

Kinda tangential, but I never believe the "calories burned" display on ellipticals. You barely break a sweat and it's trying to tell you that you burned 500 calories. I like the workout though. Just don't believe the hype.
Amy:+

 

[TarHeelMom]

Vicky, my elliptical is the best fitness investment I've ever made, other than my Cathe collection. I have a Precor and they've gotten pricey, but I see them on eBay a lot. My best suggestion for you is to go out and try some in the fitness stores. Different brands feel very different on your legs and knees, and you really want to make sure you get one that will work with your body.

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sport/sport-smiley-003.gif Kathy S. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sport/sport-smiley-001.gif

 

[pixie9]

Kathy,
How do you like your home elliptical compared to the commercial ones in the gym? My dad really likes the one at his gym but can't seem to get there enough to get his workouts in so I'm thinking he may need to buy one.
Thanks!!

Carolyn

 

[Elln]

I use a Precor Elliptical 3x a week. They are expensive but great machines. http://www.precor.com/comm/efx/ A friend of mine did alot of research on ellipticals and ended up buying one last week from Smooth fitness. http://www.smoothfitness.com/elliptical-trainers/index.htm She loves it - weighs 300 lbs - and she paid around $1900 for it.

Good Luck.

Elln

 

[purple_magada]

I have a ProForm from Sears and I think I paid $400.

 

[TarHeelMom]

Carolyn, I really love it. We have the Precor EFX 5.23, which is the home model, and it's a little less massive than the club version and (to me) only lacks a few non-important bells and whistles. Here's a description:

http://www.precor.com/cons/efx/523/

I will tell ya that we bought ours about 4 years ago (it hasn't changed at all other than a minor cosmetic change to the display) and paid a LOT less for it than the current retail price, which is sky high. I have seen gently used ones on eBay and in the paper, though. If I were researching this today, I'd have a hard time NOT buying the Precor because it's just built so elegantly and rides so smoothly, but I'd have a tough time with the retail price!

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