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Top Rated Elliptical Cross Trainers

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There is a range of elliptical machines available in the market. Some of the elliptical cross trainer are considered to be the best among others. Take for instance the Spirit XE 350 Elliptical machine, which is readily available with most of the reputed dealers of home gym equipments.

One of the best elliptical trainers is Precor EFX 5.17i. This model is suitable for persons who have just entered in the exercise field. The model has many options and 4 preset programs. It has inbuilt heart-rate monitor. There are 20 resistance levels in this model which can be adjusted at desired level of toughness. In order to get better workout, its incline is adjustable from 12 to 25 degrees. Children do not get hurt or messed with this machine. It is claimed by manufacturer of this model that the machine has no weight bearing limit. This model, however, does not provide for workout to the upper body like a weight lifting benches would.

There is another model Smooth CE which is about 22 x 57 inches in size and is a compact model. This exercise machine has seven in-built programs and equipped with wireless heart-rate monitor. Full body workout can be done with it. In order to accommodate users of different heights, the machine has adjustable pedals. This compact model is suitable for homes which have space limitation. The machine can accommodate a maximum weight of 325 pounds. Its incline is not adjustable, but it provides good workout at its pre-set level.

Fitness Quest Eclipse 1100 HR/A is another piece of a best elliptical trainer. The machine is suitable for those who have very tight budget. This equipment may be available in the market within a few hundred US Dollars. Within this price range it is one of the best elliptical trainers. The machine is available with one year warranty on parts and labor. This machine consists of 10 built-in programs in addition to two heart rate controlled programs.

Precor EFX 5.33 is another best piece of exercise machine which is a product of Precor Company. It is a high value machine and is suitable for gyms and fitness clubs. The machine is equipped with 14 programs including manual programming. Its moving handlebars ensure full body workout to users. To adjust toughness of workout, there are 20 resistance levels in this machine. The machine has a fixed 20 degree incline.

Some of the higher priced elliptical machines include Nordic Track, Life Fitness, Precor, Quantum Fitness and Sports Art Fitness for which you may have to spend about little higher to about six times of the cost of Spirit XP 350 brand elliptical machine. This machine can accommodate up to 400 lbs. (180 Kg.) weight.

There are so many different kinds and brands of elliptical machines available for your home gym that you will be in utter confusion which of the best machines to buy. Higher quality machines being larger and robustly constructed, offer natural comfortable stride and feel. Nevertheless, either at home or in fitness center, you should choose any of the best elliptical machines mentioned above.

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