Friday, January 24, 2014

How To Buy An Elliptical Machine Part 4: Best Elliptical Recommendations

The purpose of this buying guide is to help you find which one of the best ab machines for home is for you


Here are links to the complete guide:


If you have read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, you should be ready for some recommendations.


Here they are!


recommended elliptical machines


Recommended Manufacturers


Considering the fitness niche is so popular, there are always new manufacturers and brand names popping up in the entire wide range of fitness machines and products. Elliptical machines themselves have a wide variety of models, quality, and prices.


Here are a few of our recommendations for the top rated elliptical machines for home.


The manufacturers we would recommend:


1. Horizon Fitness Elliptical Machines


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Horizon Fitness (official site) is a top name in exercise machines and our recommendation as a top elliptical machine. While expensive, they are are not the most expensive on the market and definitely pack some punch in quality, durability, and design. Six Star Certified, the Horizon line is a well loved brand name.


2. Sole Fitness Elliptical Machines


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SOLE Fitness (official site) is a top name in treadmills and elliptical machines and other exercise machines. These guys are top top top of the line. For that reason they are usually rather expensive as well. If you have it in your budget, then the machines by Sole would definitely rank as the best ellipticals for home use.


3. Stamina Products Elliptical Machines


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Stamina Products (official site) prides itself on quality portable exercise machines. Their most popular products are their elliptical machines and cycling machines. Both are small enough to fit under a desk to be used at work, or in front of the TV. They are the ultimate in inexpensive and portable, but don’t let the cheap price fool you. They have good durability.


On a budget or looking for ultimate convenience and portability, these are great for the beginners to get them exercising or for anyone who enjoys the five to ten minute mini exercise break.


Recommended Models


Here are some recommended individual models:


1. Horizon Fitness EX-59 Elliptical Trainer Machine



  • 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Reasoanbly priced

  • Six-Star Certified

  • Can handle long strides

  • Reasonably compact for storage

  • Nice heavy-duty warranty from Horizon

2. Horizon Fitness EX-69 Elliptical Machine



  • 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Reasoanbly priced

  • Six-Star Certified

  • Can handle long strides

  • Reasonably compact for storage

  • Nice heavy-duty warranty from Horizon

Main Differences Between the Horizon EX-59 and the Horizon EX-69 Elliptical Machines:


  • EX-59: 275 pound max, EX-69: 300 pound max
  • EX-59: stride length: 18 inches, EX-69: stride length: 20 inches
  • EX-59: 10 resistance levels, EX-69: 20 resistance levels
  • EX-59: No Incline, EX-69: 5-position manual incline
  • COST: EX-59 is about $100 less expensive than the EX-69

We highly recommend both!


3. Sole E35 Elliptical Machine Trainer


Sole E35 Elliptical Machine Trainer


  • 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Expensive

  • Flywheel resistance! Top notch

  • Very smooth operation and surprisingly lightweight

  • Extremely durable, supports up to 375 pounds

4. Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Machine


Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Machine


  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • Inexpensive

  • Portable and convenient

  • Sturdy steel construction

5. Schwinn 431 Elliptical Machine Trainer


Schwinn 431 Elliptical Machine Trainer


  • 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Reasonably priced

  • Sturdy, doesn’t wobble

  • Doesn’t need much storage space

That Concludes Our “How To Buy An Elliptical Machine” 4-part Buying Guide


We hope that this “How to Buy an Elliptical Machine” buying guide has provided you with a lot of good tips and information to help you research through various elliptical machine reviews and testimonials to find the best home elliptical machine for your fitness program.


Good luck!


References:


http://www.livestrong.com/article/306435-elliptical-performance/
http://www.atopreviews.com/best-elliptical-machine-reviews
http://healthonabudget.com/five-benefits-of-an-elliptical-trainer
http://bestellipticalmachinereviews2013.blogspot.com/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/191349-elliptical-machine-safety/
http://www.topconsumerreviews.com/elliptical-machines/
http://www.somastruct.com/elliptical-machine-running/
http://bodytrainersreviews.com/how-to-determine-stride-length-for-an-elliptical-machine
http://www.sixstarcertified.com/


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Cheers!


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