Elliptical Trainer Information

Elliptical Trainer Links

You can get similar aerobic benefits from other exercise machines, including treadmills, exercise bikes and stair steppers, all of which we discuss in separate reports.

TreadmillDoctor.com is one of the most prolific reviewers of elliptical trainers. The site's editors have a detailed buyer's guide to help you decide how much to spend and how to spot a quality elliptical trainer.

ConsumerReports.org also has a free buyer's guide that covers the different types of elliptical trainers, features to look for and the major brands.

Shape magazine describes how the different inclines changes your workout and provides a same workout in this article, ‘How to Use an Elliptical Trainer in your Cardio Workout Routines.'

Paige Waehner, the exercise guide at About.com, picks some must-have features you should look for on your next elliptical trainer. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation).

Elliptical trainers, especially cheap ones, are often subject to safety recalls. Users should check the Consumer Product Safety Commission often to keep tabs on the latest elliptical recalls.

Manufacturers' websites have detailed product specifications and information:

Gold's Gym

Lifefitness

Precor

Smooth

Schwinn

Sole

Fitness Quest

Icon Fitness (NordicTrack and ProForm)

Octane Fitness

SportsArt Fitness