Elliptical Trainer for Sale to Build a Perfect Body

Posted by Roland Steyn on February 2nd, 2017

Are you thinking of buying an elliptical trainer for your home gym? You’re making a great choice—after all, an elliptical trainer is an excellent machine for working out the entire body. Unlike a treadmill that tends to only recruit the leg muscles, an elliptical works your lower and upper body at the same time. It’s time to look for an elliptical trainer for sale if you want an all-in-one machine for toning and strengthening your legs, shoulders, back, chest, and arms. But with so many models available in the market—in different price points and all kinds of confusing features—which one should you buy? Here are some tips to help you make a sound decision:

1. Set a budget and stick to it.

It’s so easy to overspend on gym equipment. If you’re not careful, you will end up paying for features you don’t need. Setting a limit on your budget will help you keep your focus on the essentials. Having a budget keeps you from being distracted by flashy but unnecessary features that come with heavy price tags.

2. Look for an adjustable model.

Will the elliptical trainer be used by people other than yourself? Then the two major features you should be looking for are adjustable incline and adjustable stride length. The adjustable incline ensures that the ramp can be adjusted if need be to accommodate different sizes of users as well as workout intensity. While, the stride length can be adjusted to anywhere from 14 inches to 21 inches; the best choice depends on the height of the intended user.

3. Look for safety features.

Look for sturdy hand rails for balance, easy to read consoles that show you your speed, and a heart rate monitor if you need to stay within a certain zone. Check the weight limit of the elliptical machine for sale that you intend to buy. Most models have 350-pound weight limits.

4. Make sure you have enough space for it.

You'll need at least 20 square feet to safely use an elliptical machine. Don't position it close to walls or other machines or you might hit them while you use the elliptical.

Whether you’re buying an elliptical trainer for sale to use at home or in your commercial gym, finding the right retailer is important. You can’t go wrong with a large supplier of commercial and home-use gym equipment that offers a wide range of products. Their sales associates and product consultants will be more than happy to recommend the best elliptical trainers for your requirements and preferences.

About the Author:

This article is written by Roland Steyn, the Director of MiFitness. MiFitness is one of South Africa's most trusted online suppliers of home-use and commercial gym equipment. They supply a wide range of high-quality exercise equipment for home and corporate use.