Elliptical Trainer Brand and Model Suggestions

[RustyPipes]

I'm interested to hear if anyone out there has any recommendations for elliptical trainers for home use 30-45 minutes a day. I'm looking for one that's durable and can manage my 210 lb. 6'1" frame. I'm hoping to find one that doesn't take up too much room and has a decent stride length. Bells and whistles not necessary. Thanks for your input.

[Jetigen]

Sole elliptical trainers are good machines for home use. You can usually find them on craiglist at fairly low price. I have E55 model. Below is a review of it (not by me).

[BoB335]

I got a $3200 LifeFitness off of Craigslist for $650 about 2 years ago. great investment!

[jpy15026]

I'm interested to hear if anyone out there has any recommendations for elliptical trainers for home use 30-45 minutes a day. I'm looking for one that's durable and can manage my 210 lb. 6'1" frame. I'm hoping to find one that doesn't take up too much room and has a decent stride length. Bells and whistles not necessary. Thanks for your input.

I posted this on another thread a few days ago

I bought a Nordictrack A.C.T. Elliptical from Sears a few years ago after much research and just love it,smooth and most stable of all!
http://www.nordictrack.com/fitness/e...ial-elliptical

I tried the “Front wheel” models and they were "choppy" and seemed a bit unstable, I have a bad hip and they jarred it, somewhat like climbing up steps, so I ruled them out.

The rear wheel ones seemed a bit smoother and just a tad more stable but were very long and although some "folded" they still needed the initial space.

I also noticed that the spacing “between” my feet was a bit wide since each footpad had to be on the “outside” of the flywheel and that put a strain on my knees.

When I stepped on the Nordictrack I noticed a completely different feeling.

Being the only “center” driven elliptical it was extremely stable, with the dual drive wheels you are positioned directly over the center of the unit so it is virtually rock solid.

Your feet are positioned “between” the drive wheels so you experience a more natural gait, unlike the front and rear wheel drive ones, where your feet are a bit further apart.

The footprint is remarkably small (L 4ft 3” x W 2ft 11”) so it takes up very little space.

With my bad hip I like the “outside” hand rails to “change up” and it of course has a heart monitor to keep an eye on my Heartbeat.

It also has adjustable stride lengths (18’,20” and 22’) so I can eventually work different leg muscles, as I progress.

Great piece of equipment to do cardio and leg work for me : )

[irongrandpa]

We have a Life Fitness x3i and are very happy with it. We tried several of the front drive ellipticals and preferred the rear drive, liked the Precor, but found a great deal on the Life Fitness.