How to compare to buy suitable Elliptical Trainers

How To Compare To Buy Suitable Elliptical Trainers

Elliptical trainers are one of the most popular exercise equipment these days. They provide a low-impact cardio workout with respect to treadmills. There is a big market of elliptical trainer and big brands are involved in its manufacturing and marketing. All have their own designs and features. But when a normal person wants to buy an elliptical, it got tough to find right kind of elliptical trainer. Customer needs a product which is best fit to its need. So proper comparison of feature and design between different elliptical trainers is needed to find the right product. Some basic features and specifications are discussed below to see before buying an elliptical.

Drive — Front/Rear

Rear Drive Ellipticals are so called as the drive axle is located behind the user. That means the weight of the user is centered behind the user on the machine. User is positioned between handlebar and drive and cannot see the drive wheel turning. These elliptical trainers have a good maintenance track record.

Front Drive Ellipticals are so called as the drive axle is located in front of the user . That means the weight of the user is centered in front of the user on the machine. User is positioned behind both the drive wheel and handelbar. These elliptical also has a good maintenance track record.

Stride Length

Stride length is the measurement of comfort factor in elliptical trainer. Longer stride, more comfort. Ellipticals have between 16 and 21 inches of stride length. Now new products also comes with an adjustable stride feature. So now whole family can use a same elliptical.

Workout Options

Elliptical machines are broadly works on two parts. First on upper body and second on lower body. But some ellipticals do not have movable arms or handlebars. So in that case only lower body workout is possibly done.

Total body workout and only lower body workout are totally depends on presence of movable handlebars. Another important factor which affects workout is pedal resistance and incline. Pedal resistance is normally between 8 and 20 levels. It makes your workout effective and efficient. Not all ellipticals are comes with incline ramp but for intensify your workout it is good to have it on your elliptical.

Programming Options

Programming options makes an elliptical trainer to offer instantly a different variety of workout to the user.These are built in programs which gives a Hi-Tech looks and feel to these elliptical trainers. Built in programs helps in automatically adjusting the incline and resistance settings for user on a click. Built in programs are different with different machines but can be over 20 also.