It’s always a smart idea to have some basic home gym equipment in your house. One of the best options is a low impact machine that provides a great cardiovascular workout, such as an elliptical. Surprisingly, there are plenty of home elliptical machines that are convenient and not overly expensive. Here are our favorite affordable elliptical machines.
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Who needs a personal trainer when the machine will do it for you! The Schwinn 430 has 22 preset workout programs to help keep you on track and motivated. In addition, there is “Goal Track” capability which allows users to set individual exercise goals and all that is on a “DualTrack 2” LCD screen display so you can see your progress while working out.
There are 20 levels of resistance for a wide range of workout intensity options so you can continue to improve your capacity and challenge yourself. It has a manually adjustable ramp that provides 6 different incline options. There is also a high speed, high inertia drive system for easy start-up and smooth, quiet workouts. The maximum user weight is 300 pounds.
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This elliptical machine is lightweight at only 84 lbs so it can easily be moved around the house. It has an 18-inch smooth elliptical stride which provides a comfortable work out without straining your knees or ankles. It also features a 3 piece cranking system for high-end performance, continuous momentum, strength, and durability.
With 24 different tension settings, you can completely customize your workout. If you want a little guidance though, it comes with 12 workout programs and 7 different training modes. An LCD screen shows you your time, distance, RPMs, and watts. It even has a smartphone / tablet holder! The maximum user weight is 270 lbs.
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This is a very solid and durable machine for the price. It is made from tubular steel and has a wide base which provides secure stability and lasting durability. It is one of the sturdiest machines we reviewed and can support a maximum of 330 lbs. It has large pedals with ridges for safety and to prevent your foot from slipping. The precision balanced flywheel and V- belt drive make it very smooth and quiet.
There are 8 levels of magnetic resistance adjustments which allow for varied workouts and can challenge beginner and advanced users alike. It has pulse pads on the handlebars to provide heart rate monitoring. It also has LCD monitoring which shows you distance, calories burned, time, speed, scan, and target zone heart rate.
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A great lightweight and portable elliptical for use in any sized house or apartment. The machine has wheels at the front of the unit that allows the user to move it around with from room to room or store it away and out of sight. It is a smooth and quiet ride and non-slip pedals for safety.
Users can plan and record their fitness statistics by using the advanced LCD digital monitor. It shows distance, calories burned, time, speed, and target zone heart rate monitoring. It also features 8 levels of magnetic resistance adjustments. The maximum user weight is 330 lbs.
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This is a safe and solid machine that would be a great addition to your home gym. It has large anti-slip platforms for safety and an easy twist system to increase or decrease resistance through 8 different levels. The hand pulse monitoring system allows you to control your heartbeat and the machine will also show you all your time, speed, distance, calories and total distance stats. The maximum user weight is 220 lbs.
No matter your needs, you can’t go wrong with one of these great elliptical trainers. With a little dedication you’ll be sure you have great results with any choice on this list.
