Elliptical Reviews
Product Reviews At A Glance
Looking for quick elliptical trainer reviews? We've given you a brief overview of this year's most popular crosstainers at a glance below.
You can compare by price, stride length, rating and more. Ellipticals are grouped by brand for easier comparison.
Nordic Track Elliptical Reviews:
NordicTrack e5.7
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Price: $ 599   |
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Highlights:
The Nordictrack E5.7 is one of their most affordable starter models. The manual incline adjusts to 5 different positions so you can work your lower body. And it comes iFit compatible so you can download new workouts from the Internet to your machine.
The backlit console is easy to read with a racetrack display to show you where you are in your workout. And the 20 built in workouts give you a lot of different ways to challenge yourself!
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Nordic Track E7.1
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Price: $ 799 |
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Highlights:
Looking for a compact elliptical? The Nordictrack E7.1 elliptical folds up to save you about 3 feet of floor space. Other highlights of this trainer include iFit LIVE compatibility – so you can download new workouts to your machine from celebrity trainers like Jillian Michaels.
You can also get a better crosstraining challenge with the 10 – 30 degree incline which adjusts the stride from 18 – 20”.
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Nordic Track ACT
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Price: $ 999  |
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Highlights:
The NordicTrack ACT is a popular dual side flywheel design which some users feel is more comfortable as you are standing more upright on the pedals. The adjustable stride length (18, 20 and 22”) makes this trainer ideal for multiple users.
Plus it comes iFit LIVE compatible which means you can download new workouts to your trainer from the Internet, including ones by celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels where she coaches you though the workout.
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Nordic Track Audio Strider 990
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Price: $ 999 |
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Highlights:
A Consumer Magazine ‘Best Buy’ 4 years in a row, the 990 Pro elliptical from Nordictrack is both affordable and offers a range of impressive features. You get dynamic training with the 15 – 40 degree incline ramp (which also changes the stride from 20 – 23”).
The iFit LIVE opens up a whole new world of training possibilities – from downloading new workouts by Jillian Michaels to mapping out new routes on Googlemaps. And with the 3-angle pedal adjustment, you can find the right elliptical feel for your body.
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Nordic Track Elite 15.0
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Price: $ 1599  |
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Highlights:
The Elite 15.0 is the first home elliptical to come with a built-in Web Browser. So you can surf the net or read your emails as you workout. You also get iFit LIVE free (no extra module needed) with this machine. So you can download new workouts from Jillian Michaels, plan out new workout routes with Googlemaps and more.
There are also 2 HD Video Console workouts included and incline as well as decline on the machine for extra effective crosstraining. Wow.
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Smooth Elliptical Reviews:
Smooth CE 3.0DS
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Price: $ 1099 |
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Highlights:
If you’re looking for a compact elliptical, you’ll want to consider the Smooth 3.0. It takes up less space than a traditional machine – plus it can easily be converted into a stair-stepper. So you get 2 machines in one.
The built-in heart rate monitor will keep you in your target fat-burning zone and the 16 built-in programs can keep you challenged!
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Smooth CE 3.6
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Price: $ 1299 |
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Highlights:
Awarded a Leading Consumer Magazine 2012 ‘Best Buy’, the Smooth 3.6 elliptical packs a lot of value into the price. The ergonomic, pivoting foot pedals help to follow the natural motion of your feet and reduce stress on the ankles, hips and knees.
The MySmooth Virtual Fitness Trainer lets you set new fitness goals, track your activity and get customized workouts for your machine. Plus the rollerless design cuts down on elliptical noise and maintenance.
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Smooth CE 7.4
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Highlights:
The Smooth CE 7.4 elliptical is so popular that Smooth has kept it around for years (with new updates every year). The ergonomic, pivoting foot pedals follow the motion of your foot and helps to reduce stress on your ankles and knees.
Smooth has also added in the MySmooth Virtual Fitness Trainer where you can create custom workout plans for your elliptical and track your fitness results. The rollerless design cuts down on noise and the heavier flywheel gives you a very smooth feeling ride without the jars and stops that you sometimes get with starter machines.
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Smooth Agile DMT X2
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Price: $ 1899 |
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Highlights:
A more affordable version of their Classic Agile Trainer, the DMT X2 still gives you 12 different elliptical motions to choose from. Recruiting more lower body muscle groups can help you burn more calories and see results faster. And with the infrared sensor controls on the handlebars you can easily change your resistance or the elliptical motion without interrupting your workouts.
It also adds on an iPod dock with speakers so you can listen to your favorite tunes and the 3 speed console fan is a great way to stay cool.
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Smooth Agile DMT
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Price: $ 2299 |
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Highlights:
The Smooth Agile DMT Trainer gives you 12 different elliptical motions to choose from. Designed to keep your toes behind your knees as you workout the DMT is also ideal for people with knee problems. The articulating foot pedals follow the motion of your feet and reduce joint stress as you workout.
The Agile also comes with MySmooth Virtual Fitness Trainer where you can get customized workout programs, track your progress and set new fitness goals. And with the touch controls on the arm bars you can change your elliptical motion pathway without ever stopping your workout.
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Livestrong Elliptical Reviews:
Livestrong LS8.0e
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Price: $ 799.99 |
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Highlights:
The Livestrong LS8.0e elliptical is the most affordable of the Livestrong models. It comes with a six-star certified ergonomic design for a more comfortable ride (i.e. closer foot pedals, a more upright design, lower step on height, etc.)
You also get a 5 position manual incline to help train different lower body muscle groups and a 23 lb flywheel to make your elliptical ride much smoother. A built in console fan will keep you cool and 9 built- in workouts add some challenge.
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Livestrong LS10.0e
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Highlights:
Built with closer foot pedals, a more upright design, the Livestrong LS10.0e Elliptical trainer is more ergonomically correct and will give you a more comfortable elliptical workout. The power incline changes the slope of your elliptical pathway with the touch of a button – great for crosstraining.
And with the Free USB device included you can track your workouts, compare them and even download new workouts to your machine from Lance Armstrong’s conditioning coach.
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Livestrong LS13.0e
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Price: $ 1299.99 |
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Highlights:
With a Maxtone Archpedal, the Livestrong LS13.0e elliptical offers something completely different. Similar to popular toning shoes, the curved pedal keeps lower body muscles constantly engaged, helping to tone your glutes.
The 13.0 crosstrainer also comes 6 star certified – which means it was built to be more ergonomically correct with closer foot pedals and a more upright design. You also get 20 levels of power incline to help work your lower body and a Free USB device to track your workout progress and download new workouts from the Livestrong site.
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Proform Elliptical Trainer Reviews:
Proform 10.0ce
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Price: $ 599 |
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Highlights:
The Proform 10.0 CE elliptical is a starter machine from Proform that gives you 3 different stride lengths. This is great for multiple use families as everyone can choose the right feel for them. The 10.0 elliptical also folds up to save you 3 feet of floor space – great for condos or apartments.
With iFit, you can download new workout programs to your machine – and track your workout progress online. Plus the 18 built-in workouts can give you even more of a workout challenge.
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Proform 510E
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Price: $ 599 |
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Highlights:
The Proform 510 comes in at an incredible price – especially considering you get both incline and a longer 20” stride. While the incline is manual adjustment, you can get up to 20 degrees to help challenge your lower body.
The dual grip heart rate sensors can help you stay in your target heart rate range. And the iFit compatibility can help you download new workout programs to your machine – and track your workout progress online.
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Proform 710E
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Price: $ 799 |
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Highlights:
The Proform 710 elliptical is all about 20: 20 built-in workout programs, 20 resistance levels and up to 20 degree incline. And you can also get a 20” stride. It also comes iFit compatible so you can download new workouts by Jillian Michaels to your elliptical and get Jillian coaching you through your workout.
The Dual Grip heart rate monitor can help you stay in your target fat-burning range and the console fan will keep you cool throughout your workout.
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Proform 18.0 RE
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Price: $999 |
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Highlights:
With an enhanced flywheel for a smoother ride and a larger, easier to read 7” console window the Proform 18.0 elliptical gives you a bit more than lesser priced models. You also get a larger incline – going from 15 degrees up to 40 degrees for more of a lower body challenge.
Plus there are 3 different angle adjustments on the footpedals so you can find the right toe-heel angle that feels best for you. Add in the iFit LIVE option and you could download new workouts every day for even more of a workout challenge.
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Sole Elliptical Reviews:
Sole E25
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Price: $ 999.99 |
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Highlights:
The Sole E25 elliptical is the most affordable Sole model and includes a 19 lb flywheel which helps give you a smoother ride. You also get footpedals that have a special 2 degree inward slope – which helps reduce stress on your knees and ankles.
The 0 – 30 degree angle lets you crosstrain different lower body muscle groups and the console fan helps keep your cool during your workout.
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Sole E35
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Highlights:
The Sole E35 elliptical is a customer-favorite due to its heavy 25 lb flywheel, making the ride extra smooth. Specially designed footpedals have a 2 degree inward slope which helps keep your body in neutral alignment. This reduces toe numbness you often get with cheaper crosstrainers.
You can also adjust the footbeds for maximum comfort. The incline ranges from 0 to 30 degrees which adds a great crosstraining element to your workout and the iPod dock adds some fun.
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Sole E95
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Price: $ 1599.99 |
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Highlights:
Earning 'Best Buy' awards for the last 3 years, the Sole E95 is the premium home elliptical in the Sole lineup. The impressive 29 lb flywheel and high gear ratio (not commonly found at this price point) gives you a super-smooth ride that doesn’t jerk or jump even when you pick up the pace.
The power incline ramp ranges from 0 – 40 degrees, great for lower body crosstraining. And the specially-designed footpedals keep your body in neutral alignment to reduce to stress on the joints. You can also adjust the slope of the footpedals for the most comfortable fit.
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Yowza Elliptical Trainer Reviews:
Yowza Largo
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Price: $ 999 |
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Highlights:
Yowza’s most affordable crosstrainer, the Largo elliptical gives you a rollerless, rear-drive design which cuts down on noise and maintenance. There’s also a bright, backlit Console with an iPod dock with hi-fidelity speakers to listen to your favorite workout tunes.
The pivoting foot pedals help to support your ankle through the elliptical motion and cuts stress on your hips, knees and ankles. And the 9 different user memory profiles make this a great choice for multiple user families.
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Yowza Pompano
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Price: $ 1499 |
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Highlights:
Want to trim your waist as you workout? You can with the Yowza Pompano elliptical. It comes with Yowza’s special CardioCore arms that move in a side to side direction (like a steering wheel motion) to work your core and wittle your waist.
You also get an attractive two-tiered console (handy for storing your iPod or mp3 player), a power incline and a 3 speed fan to keep you cool.
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Yowza Captiva
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Price: $ 1999 |
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Highlights:
The Yowza Captiva elliptical trainer has something completely different – the CardioCore upper body arm bars that move side to side (instead of forward and back), helping build your core and wittle your waist.
This is also an adjustable stride elliptical – in fact you get 15 different elliptical motions to choose from. So you can go from a standard 18" elliptical stride up to a 32" hurdling type motion. You can also store the information for up to 9 different users, making this elliptical great for multiple user families.
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