Elliptical Machines For Sale
Friday, October 9th, 2009If you are looking to expand your personal gym, and you want to shop the best prices for Elliptical machines for sale, then please visit us at our online store and find elliptical machines for sale – or please scroll down and if you see a link or picture, you can click it for more details and even buy what interests you.
You will find a fantastic deal or two to be found by clicking this to find Elliptical Machines available at OlympiaSports. You can find a rare treat at that link – combinations of ellipticals and treadmills as a package deal! They are made by Sole Fitness, and range in price from the “Silver” to the “Platinum” package, I believe. There is nothing else like it on the internet, to my knowledge, and I will be writing some more specifically about their offerings shortly. Do stay tuned, in the meantime, please visit their site for a great selection of discount elliptical machines for sale.
When you’re ready to consider buying elliptical machines for sale, the first thought will probably be your budget. Before you settle on a dollar amount, however, I hope to guide you into what you should be looking for in terms of understanding the value of what you’ll purchase.
Before you settle on a firm $150 price point, which may or may not get you that dust-collector waiting for you in your neighbor’s garage, let’s take a look at value. A rule of thumb is that an elliptical machine for sale at $200 or less may simply be a machine that won’t last. It will squeak, and will likely not provide the fluid action the elliptical was designed to deliver.
Don’t take my word for it, ask your local personal trainer’s opinion, or read some of my reviews. What you want to look for is a consistently smooth, elliptical motion. If the machine is jerky or erratic, if the joints on the machine wear out just after the warranty does (especially if it’s only a 60 or 90 day warranty!), the $200 price tag is misleading. It’s much more expensive than that if it needs replacing every quarter.
Besides the dollar amount, however, if you buy one of these “disposable” models and are thus turned off to the elliptical phenomenon, then the resultant cost of the wear and tear on your body as you turn back to the treadmill or jumping rope (or other high impact alternatives) can’t be measured in dollars. How much does a knee cost? How about a lower spinal injury? A general rule of thumb is to expect to pay $500 for a decent, basic elliptical machine.
For an exciting deal, click through some of these on offer from Yowza Fitness, they’re currently on SALE with FREE SHIPPING (and a great 2 year warranty, and 60 day money-back guarantee). Not sure how long this sale will continue, but it’s hard to find a better deal and warranty, especially. Click these pictures and a new window will open up for you to learn more about the ellipticals and treadmills on sale at Yowza Fitness:
Elliptical Machines available at OlympiaSports
Shopping Guidelines
- Does the machine offer a true total body exercise option? Does it offer upper body exercise, truly? Beware of the “eye-candy” handles that attach to the foot pedals but have a poor mechanical ratio. In other words: just because there are handles, doesn’t mean they translate into a true upper body workout. Some low quality models pay homage to the upper body, but don’t be fooled. Try it out if you can, does the upper body actually get a workout, or do your hands simply go along for the ride your legs provide?
- True total body workouts increase your overall workout efficiency, burning more calories in less time. It also reduces the risk of injury by spreading the exertion over more muscle groups. Concentrating only on legs all the time is begging for an injury.
- Does the machine offer any safety features?
- Is the motion smooth or jerky?
- Is it noisy? Do you want the train station sound effect, or would you rather be able to listen to your favorite music or TV program while exercising?
- Does the machine offer a warm-up/cool-down period for a safe transition to “rest”?
- How’s the stride length? Can it be adjusted (definitely a plus!)? A good rule of thumb: 21″ stride length is fantastic. 19″ is decent. 14″ is garage sale material, because on average we have 21″ stride length.Yowza Fitness’s Captiva has a very adjustable stride, read the review under “Best Elliptical Trainer” in the header nav-bar.
- Does the incline adjust? This is a great feature, as you will get more use out of the machine if it does. Think about the fact that as your body matures and your muscles are built, you’ll need to increase the intensity, the incline is a great way to do that.
- Does it have a heart rate monitor? Calorie counter?
- Does it offer interactive features like programmable resistance, adjustable incline, programmable routines, multiple users if needed?
- Will it fit in your place? This sounds weird, but when you’re on an elliptical, you’re off the ground some. The handles on many machines and location of the drive will also impact this. Ellipticals are longer and taller than most realize, and when you’re on the device: will you hit the ceiling?
- Does the device come with an iTrain or similar interface? iTrain is a provider of downloadable programs available online for a small monthly fee, we have their links/banners throughout the site.
- Finally: what kind of warranty does it have? A good rule of thumb: high quality manufacturers offer 1-3 years for parts, 1 year for labor. Avoid anything with a 90 day warranty, unless you have money to burn.
Another great company that we do stand behind is Smooth Fitness – they have a great deal going currently as follows, just click this link to learn more: Free Shipping on All Orders from SmoothFitness.com
Final Tip Choosing Elliptical Machines For Sale
Something else that can help make your decision is to simply try out the machine at a local gym or retailer for half an hour. Pay attention to the type of motion. Is it smooth or jerky? Is it easy enough to program? Is the device quiet? Are the handrails comfy? Is the stride natural for you? Can it adjust?
The bottom line: your body and your health is worth a bigger price tag than what you may have initially considered. Keep this in mind as you make your final decision to buy. There are numberless elliptical machines for sale, and I hope you’ve found this information helpful.
