The best elliptical will test and improve your lower-body strength by offering features like different levels of resistance, virtual training, and monitors to track how well you're performing. While it may seem like you may have to dish out thousands of dollars on a machine that delivers all of these, that isn't always the case, unless you're in the mood to splurge. Here's a list of the best ellipticals at every price point.
With three ramp angles and stride lengths, moving handlebars, and three pre-programmed workouts, this elliptical is more than fit for a low-impact, total-body workout. It also features a digital touch center that allows you to easily monitor your heart rate.
If you're looking to splurge without breaking the bank, then this elliptical from Bowflex is your middle ground. It's perfect for those that need a little guidance, since it offers interactive personal training on its five-inch backlit display, and eight digital resistance levels to suit everyone from beginners to pros.
A total bargain, you can get this elliptical for less than $200, but that doesn't mean you're sacrificing the efficiency of your workout. This air walker machine forces you to work your leg, arm, and abdominal muscles as you build up from a simulated walk to a run. Plus, it features an LCD monitor where you can keep track of your time, count, total distance, and calories burned.
With eight levels of magnetic resistance, this is an amazing machine for building up skill and endurance. The LCD digital monitor also makes it easy to keep track of all of your fitness goals and statistics.
Made for those that need something a little gentler on the joints, this elliptical provides a lower-body workout using its textured foot pedals, handle bars, and LCD monitor capable of tracking calories burned, steps taken, and elapsed time. Though it's compact for easy storage, it's sturdy enough to support 260 pounds.
This Bowflex trainer was designed with efficiency in mind. Roll it into your workout space and then take advantage of virtual coaching from the elliptical's training tool, "Max." It also comes with 20 levels of resistance and a burn rate display that motivates you by setting up small targets that gradually move you along toward your goals.
If you need to get some cardio in as you work, then store this compact elliptical strider under your desk. It's suitable for training either sitting or standing, though it doesn't include handlebars to hold on to. Still this bargain purchase includes other features like a display monitor that allows you to play with the intensity of your workout and the ability to pedal forward or in reverse.
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