The best Elliptical
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What are the best elliptical machines? A good way is to arrange good elliptical trainers by price range. Your budget will probably be the most important factor in choosing an elliptical machine.



Price range for elliptical trainers is about $400-5000. As a general rule and if your budget allows it, you should spend about $1000 to get a reliable machine.

1. Price range $400-1000

Fitness Quest Eclipse 1000 HR
Price is about $400. The machine has 12 workout programs, magnetic resistance, a heart rate monitor and a 1 year warranty.

Fitness Quest Eclipse 4000
Price is about $700. It has 8 workout programs, magnetic resistance, a pulse grip heart rate monitor, forward and reverse motion and a 1 year warranty.

Nordic Track CTX 910
Price is about $600. It has 6 workout programs, adjustable resistance, a cardio grip heart rate monitor and a 90 day warranty.

Schwinn 418
Price is about $800. It has 12 workout programs, quiet magnetic resistance, 18" stride and a grip heart rate monitor. Warranty is 2 years for parts, 1 year for electronics and 6 months for wear items and labor.

2. Price range $1000-1500

Smooth CE 3.2
Price is about $1700. This model has 9 workout programs, hand grip pulse sensors located on the handlebars, 9 programmable user profiles and an electromagnetic braking system. Warranty is 3 years for parts, electronics and 1 for year labor.

3. Price range above $1500

Precor EFX 5.17i
Price is about $2300-2600. It has 4 programs, 20 resistance levels, incline from 12-25% and an 18" stride. Warranty is 10 years for parts and 1 year for labor.

Precor EFX 5.33
Price is about $3700-3800. It has 9 programs, 20 resistance levels, 18" stride, forward and reverse stride. Synchronized handle bars provide upper and lower body workouts. Warranty is 10 year for parts and 1 year for labor.

The above is just a sample of the best elliptical machines available.

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