Advice: What is the Best Elliptical for Under $500??

justdoingit
justdoingit Posts: 185 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi!

So last year I weighed 155lbs and now I weigh just below 125lbs...thanks to MFP!!! So...after one year of trying out all different machines, I have decided on an elliptical machine. The prices are all over the place and I can only afford about $500 or less. I am open to buying a used one or new. I am so excited about finally getting one but I don't want to get something that will break down quickly, make funky noises, or hurt my feet/knees.

What do you guys recomend? for those of you who have ellipticals, can you give me your reviews? Any ideas would be welcome...

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  • HeatherBurke
    HeatherBurke Posts: 147
    I'm curious also... lol
  • KimberlyKurtz
    KimberlyKurtz Posts: 287
    I bought one last year. My hubby did major research on which one to buy. Mine was over 1000 bucks but because am tall i had to get one with a longer stride length. I had a proforma one and hated it made my knees hurt. I currently have a Sole 55. Here is the website that my husband used to get info on the brands and what was the best in each price range.
    http://www.treadmilldoctor.com/Elliptical-Reviews/BestBuyAwards-Elliptical
    make sure you go and try them out. See how your knees feel after a while. My husband draged me to all these sporting goods store to try them. It helped me decide which one was the best fit for me.
    Good luck!
  • justdoingit
    justdoingit Posts: 185 Member
    Thanks! That sounds like great advice!
  • julest25
    julest25 Posts: 140 Member
    I found a used Reebok on Ebay which is great. I do 20 mins a day - what a difference it's made! You need to decided what programs you want it to do - mine has 8 different programs so I've been experimenting to see which I prefer. I have dodgy knees but so far:tongue: its been okay. Hope you find what you are looking for.
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