Looking for a good elliptical under $400...

[Shimmishim]

Last year, I lost 30lbs over 7 months.

I started alternating between weights and cardio but had to stop the cardio because my left knee started hurting (started doing treadmills indoors after it got cold).

Well I want to get back to cardio and would like to use an elliptical due to its low impact and ease to my knees.

Can anyone suggest a good elliptical for under $400?

I'm not sure exactly what makes one elliptical better than another.

I've found one on sale at Sears for around $400

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_1...4400010000100402&aff=Y

but I am open to other suggestions!

Thanks everyone.

 

[jaedaliu]

My family has a nordictrak from sears. Shoddy build quality. Spent tons on repairs.

for $400, you can join 24 hour fitness for 8 months at their full price ($50 a month) but nobody should ever have to pay it. Odds are there's a cheaper, smaller gym local to you that you can go to for $15 a month or less.

Or you can do the 3 years at 24 up front, pay $700, then get each additional year for $50. (my girlfriend's brother just got this deal at $550 for the first 3 years)

What I'm saying is, inexpensive, quality exercise equipment may not exist. (I know for one thing i'm never buying nordictrak again) Cheap equipment is probably cheap because it's crappy. I recommend joining a gym if you want the workout equipment.

 

[kindest]

im sad to admit it (cause i hate walmart) but i bought an cheap ass welco elliptical from walmart about 4 months ago and its still running strong..... i beat the hell out of it when i use it..3-4x a week for an hr. ive taken it apart and put about 10lbs of grease and lube in it....also changed out all the bolts to grade 8.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: kindest
im sad to admit it (cause i hate walmart) but i bought an cheap ass welco elliptical from walmart about 4 months ago and its still running strong..... i beat the hell out of it when i use it..3-4x a week for an hr. ive taken it apart and put about 10lbs of grease and lube in it....also changed out all the bolts to grade 8.

The Weslo 620 has a stride length listed of only 13". Is that comfortable?

 

[Safeway]

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/543226049.html