Buying Elliptical

[Pastore]

I'm in the market for an elliptical trainer, nothing too crazy. I want to stay around $500. What have you guys purchased in this price range? Like I said I'll be happy with it as long as it doesn't fall apart on me.

 

[coldmeat]

$500 will get you a lot of gym memberships.

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: coldmeat
$500 will get you a lot of gym memberships.

It'll only get me ~11 months at the local high school gym, which is the only facility within 15 miles. Try not to convince me to go to a gym, I've already made up my mind that I want to purchase one. Anyone else?

 

[Kaido]

I have a ProForm SpaceSaver, I think maybe this one:

http://www.proform.com/webapp/...2_10351_29316_-1_21664

It's nice because you can fold it up and roll it in a corner when you're done. It has a fan, some programs, and it's fairly quiet. If you have an iPod, just get a cheap case and velcro-tape it to the dashboard while you're working out. The only bummer is you have to assemble it. I highly, highly recommend going to a local sports store and trying them out. My wife and I tried out a lot before we found one we liked, then we went online and got it a lot cheaper

 

[Kaido]

Oh and I would recommend a yoga mat or some big rubber kitchen mats to put underneath it if you aren't using it in a carpeted room, otherwise it will slide around. Also some sandbags or something on the back legs can help keep it stabilized when you're really pushing it (not necessary but helps).

 

[huberm]

I picked up a Reebok elliptical via dicks sporting goods online store. I have used it for about two years 3-4 times/week and love it. It still works like new and it is iFit compatible.

 

[nismotigerwvu]

These things are magnificent for getting into shape. As long as you stretch before and after you will hardly notice any pain beyond the normal "over doing it muscle burn". I have some long standing knee conditions and pay dearly after running but I can hop on one of these bad boys an hour at a day and feel amazing. Combined with a high resistance setting you can burn a heaping pile of calories as well (think 1000+ in an hour for someone in good shape)

 

[radioouman]

We bought a New Balance 9000 and really like it. It has a small footprint, but handles more weight than some other models (300 lbs) and seems to built well. I like it.

 

[sdifox]

check craig's list. tons of people buy it then it collects dust then they get rid of it cheap.

 

[deadlyapp]

we have some pretty decent proforms around that price. A little more and you can get a nordictrack.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: sdifox
check craig's list. tons of people buy it then it collects dust then they get rid of it cheap.

I was about to post the same thing. Used is the way to go with exercise equipment, unless you're DEAD SET on a specific model.

 

[Flyback]

With $500 I'd buy a recumbent bike instead.

I don't think you'd find a good used elliptical for $500. *shrug*