NEW Best Review - Top 5 Elliptical Machine Models For Your Home Gym 2011
You want to lose weight, keep it off, get toned and enjoy a healthy heart - the elliptical machine is one of the best pieces of equipment for your home gym. With thousands of models - which do you choose? You don't want one that's squeaky, cheaply made or otherwise going to be glorified coat rack in three minutes.
Here are the best elliptical machine choices in this reviewer's eyes: chosen for value, budget friendliness and quality. These elliptical cross trainers provide an array of workout selections that won't leave you disappointed.
YOWZA FITNESS CAPTIVE
This is the best in terms of value (it is still considered mid-range, and has a great warranty and financing plan if need be). It features a number of patented technological advances for elliptical machines, such as the exclusive Cardio Core motion that the company invented.
Unlike other ellipticals that claim they work your core, this (and the next model featured, Sanibel) actually does target your abs. The stride varies 18-32" with the push of a button, and features an exclusive "Variable Motion" in which the pedals will vary their position in relation to the user's feet.
More on that in this full review, linked here. By far, the Captiva is in a class its own!
Other features: heart monitor built into the handles (where your pulse is measured), incline features, roller-less technology, fabulous warranty and green-minded company that uses eco-friendly practices in construction.
(The link below also will feature a coupon to save hundreds off the purchase.)...
This elliptical, like its big brother, Captiva, is also a "cardio core elliptical machine" from Yowza. It features a number of programs and adjustments that are made on the fly. There are multiple users that can use the trainer, saving their personal settings and ensuring that fitness progress can be measured and continuous.
Like Captiva, this elliptical machine has an iPod docking station, hi-fi speakers and a fan to cool you off during a workout. For the full review, click the link. And yes: coupons are available at the review.
The Yowza line continues with their next elliptical cross trainer, Navarre. The Navarre is a solid, smooth feeling elliptical that features a number of advances and features, such as multiple programs, EDY braking system, roller-less design, incline features and solid construction.
For a smooth ride - this time without the "cardio core" technology of its big brothers, Navarre is for those looking for more of a traditional elliptical workout (much like a ski machine, very low impact). Glide your way to fitness on Navarre.
Yowza Fitness Largo
The Yowza Largo is the entry level elliptical for those who are more budget conscious, and who want a total body workout at the home gym without sacrificing quality. Largo is stable, backed by a generous warranty and customer-oriented company, and has a very small footprint.
It is a little louder than the other three because the motor construction, but you can still listen to your tunes just fine during working out. When cardio fitness is your main concern, this elliptical cross trainer can fit just about any place.
The Schwinn 460 is a solid piece of home gym equipment for a number of reasons. First, it is consistently reviewed by customers as having an excellent shelf life and workout results. Second, the company stands behind their product and is well known in the industry - using Nautilus technology.
Lastly - and not because it IS last, just because it's another company - this Schwinn elliptical features a variable stride, which is crucial for targeting different muscle groups. The stride varies from 2" to 26", and is the top of the line for Schwinn. Thousands of customers concur - this is a great and affordable mid-range elliptical machine.
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