Best Home Ellipticals

Best Home Ellipticals
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Working out at home sure has its perks: no expensive gym membership, no crowds and a very short commute. It is relatively simple to set up a home gym. In addition to purchasing some free weights, a couple of workout DVDs and other exercise tools, investing in an elliptical machine rounds out your home gym.

NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro

NordicTrack is one of the most well-known and trusted brands in the fitness industry. The AudioStrider 990 Pro is no exception. It features built-in speakers for your MP3 player, an adjustable stride length to suit users of all heights and an automated incline. ConsumerSearch notes you may choose from 16 levels of resistance or download workouts and compete with all your friends through the wireless Internet connection integrated into the elliptical. It also features a computer console with controls both on the console and in the handles, a heart rate monitor and cooling fans.

Precor EFX 5.25

If you're looking for a gym-quality elliptical machine that can take on heavy usage, then check out the EFX 5.25. It features an adjustable stride length and incline, which helps target different muscle groups. The EFX uses 16 electromagnetic resistance levels to make your workouts challenging. It also features eight workout programs, two user IDs and a backlit LCD computer console that tracks workout metrics such as heart rate and calories burned, according to ConsumerSearch. It has an integrated shelf to hold your water bottle, magazine or MP3 player. When the elliptical is not in use, you may plug in the locking pin to keep the pedals from moving.

Smooth Fitness Agile DMT

Keep your body guessing with the Smooth Fitness Agile DMT. This unique elliptical trainer features 12 adjustable motion levels, meaning you will experience more than the standard one level of motion other elliptical trainers provide. It also features 20 levels of intensity and 13 preset workout programs. If you need to change the level of intensity or motion, simply swipe your finger over the infrared sensor located on the handlebars. Keep your feet happy with the pivoting ergonomic foot pedals and monitor your heart rate with the wireless chest strap.

FreeMotion Freestrider s5.6

Tall users will appreciate the features on the Freestrider s5.6. This elliptical trainer features an adjustable stride length of up to 35 inches. Not only does it accommodate tall users, but the long, natural stride also helps all users better target their hamstrings and glutes and burn more calories. The s5.6 also features gel-cushioned foot pedals, 12 resistance levels, eight preset stride workouts and eight preset body zone workouts. This elliptical is also compatible with iFit downloadable workouts. Listen to your tunes with the integrated speaker system and keep your body cool with the built-in cooling fan. The computer console keeps track of your exercise metrics such as heart rate and calories burned.

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Article reviewed by Leah Ann Crussell Last updated on: Mar 1, 2011

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