What elliptical machine would you recommend, and why?

It depends a lot on your budget. The good ones are pricey. What’s your price range?

Let’s say under $1500

@sleepdoc Can you stretch that a bit? You can get a Life Fitness for $2,000. Those are the best.

I would try them out at a store that sells exercise equipment..When I bought my treadmill, first I checked Consumer’s Report in the library and then I went and walked on several. I have loved mine; it endures and can still be repaired.

If your entire family will really use it regularly, go for quality, even if it costs more.

I am planning on trying it out. Just was wondering what people like and why they like it. Maybe that way I don’t have to get on every machine in every store.

Ok I don’t know if this is considered to be the best, but I am going to answer my own question just for future reference sake. We went and tried out a few machines and ended up with a Sole 35. It was a good performer and was on sale right now for $1200. I think we will be very happy with it.

Let us know how it holds up.

@gailcalled Will do

I have a treadmill and do pilates at home. Saves the hassle of going to the gym and saves money. A elliptical looks like this. I really don’t like them but if you like a intense workoout they might be for you.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliptical_trainer

How do you post a link? hmmm

Like this

Or this? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliptical_trainer

The red font means that the links work.