Top Nine Things to Consider When Buying An Elliptical

TOP NINE THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING AN ELLIPTICAL. THE DRIVE SYSTEM REAR DRIVE VS. FRONT DRIVE REAR DRIVE puts tremendous inertia behind the user propelling the motion forward. Whereas FRONT DRIVE feels more like a standing bicycle. Rear drive should be included with high end machines. QUALITY An elliptical machine is an investment, so you want a machine made with quality parts and engineering. For example, look for an elliptical with an electro magnetic braking system and pre lubricated bearings. 3 PRICE/VALUE The best value ellipticals are in the $1800-$2500 range. Cheaper ellipticals typically lack key features related to stride or upper body motion. SPECIAL FEATURES While special features may look appealing, it's important to consider the mechanical aspects of your elliptical machine. If the main goal of purchasing an elliptical is getting a good workout, you want a machine with nice stride length and incline. (See #7 below) SPACE EFFICIENCY When it comes to ellipticals, there is usually a trade off with space efficiency. If you want to save space, you might be sacrificing some quality in your purchase. WARRANTY It's important to consider both the in-home labor coverage as well as the parts coverage in warranties. Unless you are mechanically inclined, leave it to a professionals to service your machine. STRIDE LENGTH & INCLINE If your goal is to get the best workout possible you have to consider stride length & incline. Scientific studies have shown that the greater the stride length and/or incline you use, the more muscle activation you get during your elliptical workout. ADJUSTABILITY Is the machine able to adjust stride length & incline or is it a fixed machine? If the elliptical does adjust find out whether the adjustment is manual or electronic. WORKOUT PROGRAMS Ellipticals have many different workout programs, so be sure to research all the various options. Important ones to consider are target distance, target calories, and target heart rate. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY: + EllipticalMachineReviews.net Copyright © 2013 Elliptical Machine Reviews, All rights reserved. %24