Using an elliptical trainer in the comfort and convenience of your own house can be a huge advantage over having to go to the gym. Not only does it make it easier to workout, it saves you money by avoiding the cost of fuel driving to the gym.
With that being said choosing the best elliptical trainer for home use isn’t as easy as it looks, sure you could buy one of the high end fitness club ones, but truth be told that may not be the best for your house.
Most fitness club quality elliptical trainers are simply overkill, they take up a ton of space(which is ok in a club but not at home) and they are made for nearly continuous use. Most mid range elliptical trainers are compact ellipticals and a of very good quality that can be used daily without fear of breaking down.
There are three elliptical trainer brands that I recommend for daily home use.
1) Schwinn Elliptical Trainers
2) Nordictrack Ellipticals
3) Proform Elliptical Trainers
I would highly recommend going to a local fitness store and trying out each of these brands to see which one you like best.
Each of the above have their benefits and drawbacks but for a mid level elliptical you cannot go wrong with any of these.
If you have a little more money to spend and enough room to store a little bit larger machine you could do one notch higher with an Octane elliptical trainer.
When taking price, storage size and quality into account Proform ellipticals are very reasonable and should be looked at first.
If space is at a premium, say you live in a small apartment but still would like to workout at home consider purchasing a folding elliptical trainer that will compact enough to stand in a corner or inside a closet.
Anyone shopping for an elliptical trainer knows that you can find prices anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to approaching $10,000 depending upon the brand of elliptical trainer you are looking for. Most companies also produce low, mid range and high end models that target different segments of the elliptical market.
Most of the high end elliptical trainers are for fitness clubs or individuals who have the extra money to spend on a club style elliptical trainer. For the average person who does not have the extra money to spend on an elliptical machine that could cost as much as a small car they usually settle with a mid range or lower end elliptical. This is just fine, especially if you are new to working out. Sadly, the vast majority of people who first start working out to not keep up with it after the first few weeks. When you are new to it, it is best to buy a lower end machine and upgrade once you see it is something you will continue with after the first year.
Another thing to consider is are you going to by a new or slightly used machine? While buying a new one would be nice, often you can get a used one for nearly half the price. This is great since you can usually go from being able to afford a lower end new one to a slightly used mid range one for about the same price.
Start your search on the internet, you can look on Ebay or Craigslist to search out reasonable prices on used machines. Amazon even has a section where you can find people selling used models. Prior to buying any machine it is recommended that you read elliptical reviews online. Also keep in mind if you buy something used online you are responsible for the shipping costs, therefore it is ideal to buy something that is somewhat close to you.
Shopping local is a good idea as well, not only do you save on shipping costs but the money stays within your local economy. Craigslist usually has a local site for your region you can start their but don’t forget to check out your local newspaper classified ad section. Cheap elliptical trainers are usually plentiful their. Lastly, consider looking on public display boards, you often find these in the entrance ways of local stores where people can post things for sale, business cards etc.. People will often put their used fitness equipment ad on their to sell it.
Ironman elliptical trainers are some of the most durable elliptical trainers on the market today. They are well respected by individuals who own them as well as fitness professionals who swear by them.
Currently IronmanFitness produces five different elliptical models, the 1811, 1815, 1840, 1850 and 1860. Each model offers a different combinations of benefits and features for a very affordable price.
Ironman 1811 Elliptical Trainer
The complete value machine the 1811 offers a compact design and high end electronics for an affordable price. This machine is great for home owners because of its compact nature it does not require a whole room.
The compactness is available because it offers a front drive design that takes up a very small footprint but allows for a smooth and very fluient use.
Do not let it’s compact size fool you, it offers thicker than normal frame, industrial strength belt drive system and frictionless magnetic resistance.
Features:
16″ Stride
LCD Electronics
Textured Foot Pedals
8 Resistance Levels
250 Weight Limit
If you have been working out for a decent amount of time you are sure to find that daily use of a treadmill can produce a lot of pain in your ankles and knew joints.
Say hello to elliptical trainers! Elliptical trainers are the solution to avoiding pain in both your knees and your ankles.
That is a really important thing to consider when thinking about a treadmill vs elliptical trainer.
How is there a difference you ask?
Treadmills your foot leaves the treadmill belt and then comes back down striking the belt over and over as your workout continues. While on an elliptical trainer your foot always remains in contact with the elliptical foot rest. This means by using an elliptical trainer you are getting very little if any impact on your joints.
That is why elliptical trainers are great for people with bad knees(maybe from a sport injury), or older people who suffer from chronic joint pain.
Treadmills are also easy to get injured on if you are not careful and stumble, the treadmill will throw you right off. Elliptical trainers because your feet are staying in one spot it is nearly impossible to fall of the elliptical machine.
If you are experiencing knee pain you should immediately stop any activity that causes the pain and make an appointment to discuss with your doctor. By avoiding the doctor or continuing to workout you could cause serious injuries that may require surgery and or physical therapy.
Which will delay your ability to work out and may even have consequences that prevent you from ever feeling completely the same again.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask below in the comments section I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Take care everyone!
Before buying an elliptical trainer you should also compare one elliptical trainer with other similar elliptical trainers to see if for the money you are spending you are getting a quality elliptical machine. Read over all of the pros and cons of each elliptical machine so you have a better informed buying decision.
Make sure you also look at different brands of elliptical machines as one brand may be slightly over priced for what you are getting. After doing all of the research you may determine you want a treadmill vs an elliptical.
You may also want a compact elliptical machine, these machines are easier to move and allow you to have them in smaller spaces within your home. Compact elliptical machines are great because often you can put them right in front of a TV which makes workouts much less boring!
Some of the best entry level elliptical trainers are made by Smooth Fitness, NordicTrack and Schwinn. They are very affordable machines with decent quality.
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