Elliptical - Do you have one? Which one?

[funhouse8]

We are loooking into buying an eliptical and not sure which one? What should we look for when buying. Which brand do you love, which should we aviod? Thanks any info would be welcome.

 

[Chesire]

I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-100160-420-Elliptical-Trainer/dp/B00275R2IY

I bought a cheap one from wal-mart about 3 years ago. I used it a few times a week and after 18 months it broke. We decided to invest in a better quality one and it is wonderful. I still use it several times a week, but I feel like I get a better workout on this one. It was expensive, but we figured it would save in gym membership (that I would never use!)

I hope that helps

 

[DVC-Don]

We have a Horizon that we bought several years ago. We still use it 5 days a week.

 

[RUDisney]

We have a Precor home model that is very similar to what is in the gym to which we used to belong. We tried a $500 model from Dick's Sporting Goods but it was awful and the pedals didn't operate smoothly, so we bit the bullet and bought a good one. I'd still use it if I can get me whiplash to calm down. My neck and shoulder hurt too much after bouncing on it. DH and DD use it all the time, though.

 

[golfgal]

We have a Nordictrac one and it works pretty well. We have had it for about 3 years and no issues. It has a lot of different settings for different workouts, etc. You can plug your Ipod into it and have it on a speaker but I just watch TV so I don't do that.

 

[Tina]

I have the Sole E55 from Sole Fitness. It was expensive, but well worth it. I've had it 3 years now with no issues.

 

[3 MEN AND A BOAT]

we have a norditrack that seems pretty good, only had it about a year. replaced a pro-form that fell apart after 1 1/2 yrs of sporadic use. although i have a pro-form treadmill that i've had for 10 yrs and still goes strong.