Precor EFX546

Pros: A safe, smooth, cardiovascular workout
Cons: Doesn't measure heart rate.

Revised August 17, 2000

As a personal trainer I have worked in two gyms. Personally I have been a member of over 6 gyms and have visited many while away from home. The elliptical machine is terrific because it eliminates the pounding your...

Pros: Very sturdy, provides a great workout, adjustable ramp helps target specific areas
Cons: No arm option, expensive

I have been using this elliptical trainer at my gym at least three times a week for about a year and a half. Today I was using the machine and thinking, man, this is a great machine. My dad has the Precor 5.33 version and it is nice as well but it ...

Pros: lots of settings, easy to use even for klutzes, cross training
Cons: expensive, can't read while using

I have a short attention span, so I get bored really easily at the gym. But, living in New England, I can't very well bike or jog outside during the Fall and Winter, so I have to find something to do indoors. Being indoors, staring at the same wall for ...

Pros: Great workout with low-impact on knees, ankles
Cons: Expensive; could use a bigger magazine/book tray.

About 2 1/2 years ago, I tore my rotator cuff, in effect ending the daily lifting portion of my workouts, as well as most of my extracurricular activities for a while. It was during that time, needing an alternative workout, that I discovered the ...

Pros: Comfortable, Low Impact, Fun!, Easy To Use
Cons: The Price

I love working out. In fact just today I had a rather intense workout session. I lifted big then spent all my cardio time on this machine. It's so much fun to use!

This machine is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Everyone...

Pros: No impact, burns lots of calories, great workout, Mother of All Elliptical Trainers
Cons: I don't care what anyone says, it's hard at first, and you sweat like a pig

I hate to complain about my body. I’ve been blessed with good genetics and a high metabolism and a whole heck of a lot of energy. But pear shaped women like me, no matter their weight, certainly understand how hard it is to slim down those thunder...

Pros: cal burner
Cons: price

Background
Just a little background on this machine. It is a very smooth moving machine. It can simulate just about any movement from a brisk walk to running, to even cross country skiing. It mostly works the muscles in the back of...

Pros: Great for every type of person looking for a good work out.
Cons: Price

For those of you who are not sure exactly what the elliptical machine is, the best way to describe it is a cross between a stepper and a Nordic Trac. Now I do have to explain this further because I really don't enjoy either of those machines, but I love...

Pros: smooth ride
Cons: price

Are you a runner and you are looking for an alternative. Need to break up your training program? The precor elliptical trainer is just the thing for you!

The construction and operation of this piece of equipment is second to none! The precor...

Pros: Great workout-easy and effective
Cons: None

My school recently purchased about 6 of these machines, and I decided to try one out in the gym about a week ago. After about two minutes of some awkward moving, I got the hang of the machine, and was off and running. By the end of my workout, I was...

Pros: Low impact, sturdy, quiet
Cons: No upper body workout, expensive

The elliptical trainer is one of my favorite cardio machines to use at the gym. I’d love to get one of these for home, but it’s quite large and very expensive so for now I’ll keep using these at the gym and my NordicTrack Ski machine at home. I’ve...

Pros: great workout for every type of person
Cons: spendy

I am a person who works out a lot. Actually, I work at an athletic club, so I get to not only work out all the time, but I get to try out all sorts of equipment. After going through phases with stairmasters, treadmills, and different bikes, I have...

Pros: easy on joints but still delivers a great workout
Cons: may have a long waiting list in gyms

I started using this machine at the gym in my school. There was always a waiting list for it so I decided to try it one day to see why it's the most popular cardio machine in the gym. Now it is my favorite piece of cardio machine that I use...

Pros: fabulous workout and results
Cons: doesnt work upper body

I first tried this machine a month after I joined my gym. I used to stick to the tredmill but I wasnt seeing any improvement. I had just had my daughter a few months earlier and was eager to get back in shape. I had eyed this machine with dread thinking...

Pros: ...easy to use, incline option, good all-around workout...
Cons: ...Fixed handlebars, No Heart Monitor, Expensive, Takes up alot of space...

Normally, I try to only use the elliptical machines with the handles that work out your upper body. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), one day all those machines were being used at the gym, so I ended up trying out this machine.

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