“Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
“Best Buy” recommendations are based on personal testing, third party reviews and ratings. Best Buy choices are made by taking into consideration a variety of factors, such as;
• Warranty Provided
• Machine Manufacture Quality, Parts and Workmanship
• Design and Engineering
$500-$1000 Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 ($849/Free Shipping online)
Best Choice #2 Schwinn 430 ($599/Free Shipping online)
Nordictrack
NordicTrack AudioStrider 990
Unlike other best ellipticals, this great trainer includes an incline for a treadmill like workout. This addition increases the difficulty of your workout and adds variety to your time on the machine. Combined with great perks like iFit personal trainer technology, sound system with subwoofer to plug in your MP2 or iPod and 20 pre-programmed personal trainer workouts.
Schwinn 430 Elliptical
This pick includes a concave wheel that makes the machine more stable and reduces the shifting from left to right you feel when using a machine that features front wheel technology. Featuring a smooth 18” stride and 16 levels of resistance, this is a great machine!
S1,000 – $1,500 Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 Sole E35 ($1299.99/Free Shipping online)
Best Choice #2 Smooth CE 3.2 ($1299.99/Free Shipping online)
Sole E35 Elliptical
Most impressive about this machine is the warranty that comes with the purchase. 5 year parts and 2 year labor is extensive and helps makes this machine a “Best Buy” choice and allow it to stand out among the competition.
Among the features on this large machine; a front drove wheel, articulating foot pedals, wireless heart rate control, 8 pre-programmed workouts, and a 30 lb flywheel.
Smooth CE 3.7 Elliptical
The Smooth CE 3.7, is constructed with heavy gauge steel, which increases the stability. This machine weighs in at a heavy 175 lbs. which should be very attractive for users that weigh over 200 lbs. While this is not a 100 lb. machine that users can fold up and put in a closet, fitness pros looking for a good, reliable workout will love this machine.
Like the Sole 35, this machine also has many great features including; Electro-Magnetic Drive and Braking System, Heart Rate Control, Pivotal Foot Pedals and rear wheel drive. Of special mention is the service record which is excellent for the 3.7. This machine has been out for a few years and it appears they have worked out the kinks. I find it hard to understand why so many fitness equipment companies change their models so frequently. If you have a winner, stay with it.
$1,500 – $2,000 Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 – Sole E55 ($1499/Including Shipping)
Sole has only sold ellipticals for the last few years, but they are a top choice for consumers. With an excellent reputation, they are the choice for Hilton’s in room fitness machines. Sole has also won several “Best Buy” awards.
Making the choice to build quality machines using quality components at good pricing, Sole E55 is a great machine. Featuring a power incline, a longer stride than normal at 20” and a terrific 5-year parts and 2-year labor warranty, this machine rises to the top and even competes with some machines in price ranges.
$2,000 – $3,000 Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 – Smooth CE 7.4 ($1999)
The Smooth CE 7.4 is a good choice at $1,999 which is the bottom of this price range. It has a commercial grade electro magnetic system, which sends a magnetic charge that changes the resistance.
Also included is a terrific lifetime brake system, 5-year brake system and 1-year labor warranty, along with other great features like a premium LED, 21” stride, and Articulating Foot Pedals. This heavy machine gives a quiet, smooth and comfortable workout.
Of special mention in this price level is the Precor 5.17i, which sells around $2,400. The power incline brings depth to your workout, however there is not upper body workout with this machine.
$3,000+ Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 – Precor EFX 5.23
This selection comes as not surprise to fitness pros and industry experts. This machine is the best elliptical trainer on the market. Offering the CrossRamp technology, which allows you to adjust the ramp angle to target various lower body muscle groups. However, this machine does not offer an upper body workout, although several other in the Precor line do.
Of special mention is the Octane Q47 elliptical machine. Featuring an Adjustable Stride Length using SmartStride technology, which calculates the stride length according to your height and the speed, ArmBlaster and double rail design.
Most Innovative, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Available from Smooth Fitness, the Smooth Agile DMT (Dynamic Motion Technology), offers 12 different elliptical motions. You exercise and tone muscles in less time.
Also available is the True TSX, with the Mix 3T Exercises, to concentrate on a variety of body parts to maximize your workout.
Both of these machines are commercial grade and fabulous!
• Warranty Provided
• Machine Manufacture Quality, Parts and Workmanship
• Design and Engineering
$500-$1000 Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 ($849/Free Shipping online)
Best Choice #2 Schwinn 430 ($599/Free Shipping online)
NordicTrack AudioStrider 990
This great trainer includes an incline for a treadmill like workout. This addition increases the difficulty of your workout and adds variety to your time on the machine. Combined with great perks like iFit personal trainer technology, sound system with subwoofer to plug in your MP2 or iPod and 20 pre-programmed personal trainer workouts.
Schwinn 430
This pick includes a concave wheel that makes the machine more stable and reduces the shifting from left to right you feel when using a machine that features front wheel technology. Featuring a smooth 18” stride and 16 levels of resistance, this is a great machine!
S1,000 – $1,500 Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 Sole E35 ($1299.99/Free Shipping online)
Best Choice #2 Smooth CE 3.2 ($1299.99/Free Shipping online)
Sole E35
Most impressive about this machine is the warranty that comes with the purchase. 5 year parts and 2 year labor is extensive and helps makes this machine a “Best Buy” choice and allow it to stand out among the competition.
Among the features on this large machine; a front drove wheel, articulating foot pedals, wireless heart rate control, 8 pre-programmed workouts, and a 30 lb flywheel.
Smooth CE 3.2
The Smooth CE 3.2, is constructed with heavy gauge steel, which increases the stability. This machine weighs in at a heavy 175 lbs. which should be very attractive for users that weigh over 200 lbs. While this is not a 100 lb. machine that users can fold up and put in a closet, fitness pros looking for a good, reliable workout will love this machine.
Like the Sole 35, this machine also has many great features including; Electro-Magnetic Drive and Braking System, Heart Rate Control, Pivotal Foot Pedals and rear wheel drive. Of special mention is the service record which is excellent for the 3.2. This machine has been out for a few years and it appears they have worked out the kinks. I find it hard to understand why so many fitness equipment companies change their models so frequently. If you have a winner, stay with it.
$1,500 – $2,000 Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 – Sole E55 ($1499/Including Shipping)
Sole has only sold ellipticals for the last few years, but they are a top choice for consumers. With an excellent reputation, they are the choice for Hilton’s in room fitness machines. Sole has also won several “Best Buy” awards.
Making the choice to build quality machines using quality components at good pricing, Sole E55 is a great machine. Featuring a power incline, a longer stride than normal at 20” and a terrific 5-year parts and 2-year labor warranty, this machine rises to the top and even competes with some machines in price ranges.
$2,000 – $3,000 Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 – Smooth CE 7.4 ($1999)
The Smooth CE 7.4 is a good choice at $1,999 which is the bottom of this price range. It has a commercial grade electro magnetic system, which sends a magnetic charge that changes the resistance.
Also included is a terrific lifetime brake system, 5-year brake system and 1-year labor warranty, along with other great features like a premium LED, 21” stride, and Articulating Foot Pedals. This heavy machine gives a quiet, smooth and comfortable workout.
Of special mention in this price level is the Precor 5.17i, which sells around $2,400. The power incline brings depth to your workout, however there is not upper body workout with this machine.
$3,000+ Price Range, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Best Choice #1 – Precor EFX 5.23
This selection comes as not surprise to fitness pros and industry experts. This machine is the best elliptical trainer on the market. Offering the CrossRamp technology, which allows you to adjust the ramp angle to target various lower body muscle groups. However, this machine does not offer an upper body workout, although several other in the Precor line do.
Of special mention is the Octane Q47 elliptical machine. Featuring an Adjustable Stride Length using SmartStride technology, which calculates the stride length according to your height and the speed, ArmBlaster and double rail design.
Most Innovative, “Best Buy” 2009 Elliptical Trainers
Available from Smooth Fitness, the Smooth Agile DMT (Dynamic Motion Technology), offers 12 different elliptical motions. You exercise and tone muscles in less time.
Also available is the True TSX, with the Mix 3T Exercises, to concentrate on a variety of body parts to maximize your workout.
Both of these machines are commercial grade and fabulous!
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