Thursday, May 28, 2009

Choosing The Best Elliptical Machines

By John Andrews

It can be a very hard task choosing the best elliptical machines. Especially since every company out today all claim to have the best elliptical machine on the market today. What might be the best elliptical machines for you might not be the best elliptical machines for the next person.

The best elliptical machines on the market today should have all the similar functions and schematics. All the machines should vary in prices depending on the brand, but the overall effect of the machines should be the same.

Some machine brands target the line of programming and its features, while other brands offer sturdy frames meant for larger people with simple features. The key to picking the right machine for you is picking one that's well rounded in both areas and isn't that expensive.

A truly great machine is the Precor EFX 5 17i. It has the patented Cross Ramp feature which gives you the ability to adjust the angle of the pedals. This enables you to have a complete work out, getting deep into the muscle tissue. Tracking and designing your own personal workout is simple with the state of the art LED display which has some truly amazing graphics.

The Smooth CE2 gives you ergonomic foot pedals which help to eliminate strain on your body. It comes with a wireless heart rate monitor and nine user profiles which are fully programmable. It is a very quiet machine and will cost you roughly 1700 dollars that is the best value you will find on a machine like this. You will experience many of the same benefits as some high end elliptical machines. Making this one of the best elliptical machines there are.

If it's levels of resistance you need then the Schwinn 418 is one of the best elliptical machines for your needs. With a price tag of only $1100 many people feel this machine is equal to the Smooth CE2. They both have some of the same features. All of the Schwinn machines have an excellent user rating and are known to be built very well. These machines will take a beating and will keep giving you a total workout with out skipping a beat!

The best elliptical machines will primarily be determined by the user. What may be a great feature and benefit for one person may not be so at all for another. If you are looking for something more cost effective, then the Eclipse 1100HR/A is just under $500, making it truly one of the most inexpensive machines on the market today.

The Eclipse 1100HR/A is a lot lighter in weight than the other machines out. It is not recommended for heavier people. With the Orbital linkage system, it will give you a smooth ride. However this machine does not offer a lot of features. Apparently that doesn't matter to most people since it's one of the best elliptical machines on the market today. If it's limited space you have in your home, then it's this unit you would want!

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