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I wore out a few stair machines and never really stuck with rowing or cycling, so I thought I would try an elliptical trainer. So far, it’s pretty much what I expected based on the input from friends who have used ellipticals. The Precor EFX 5.23 is sturdy, stable and quiet, which is very important to me. It features program adjustable ramp angle and resistance, which allows tailoring the workout to what sort of shape I’m in and my fitness goal of the moment. The control panel has a water bottle holder and can function as a reading rack. The included “Polar” brand heart monitor chest strap works well and the EFX 5.23 can use this input to control the resistance if you want to work at a particular heart rate.
Friends told me that the elliptical made working out seem easier than other machines, and I see what they mean. The smooth action makes it seem like you aren’t working as hard as you are. The smooth action should make the workout safer than the treadmill or stair machine, although the adjustable ramp angle of the EFX 5.23 allows the workout to feel relatively like a treadmill with the ramp down and relatively like a stair machine with the ramp up. The ramp angle is controlled by a motor and this makes noise when it changes - the only significant noise the EFX 5.23 makes. The resistance of the EFX 5.23 is also programmable and changes silently.
When the EFX 5.23 was delivered by truck, I was at a bit of a loss as to how to get it upstairs. Although some assembly is required, the ramp and pedals are already attached to the base rail and this bit accounts for most of the weight. I needed help getting this long, bulky, and heavy, part upstairs, but it wasn’t as bad as it looked - two fit men can do it. The EFX 5.23 is also somewhat tall since when you are on the pedals you are up off the floor a foot or so - I had to relocate the machine from where I originally expected to put it because the ceiling is too low there. Some assembly is required, but it is not tricky. The manual suggests two people are needed, and it is easier that way, but one fit person could do it in a pinch.
Once assembled and in place, the EFX 5.23 is strong and stable even with a large (220 lbs.) person exercising vigorously on it. I don’t think it will tip over, break, or wear out quickly. Precor say it will stand up to an hour a day, as opposed to their club machines which are even stronger.
The motion is quiet enough to allow the exerciser to watch television or listen to radio without needing headphones or excessive volume. It is also smooth enough that you could read, using the console as a reading rack (it has a little shelf).
I didn’t get a model with moving handles because I didn’t want them in the way of reading or watching television, and because I usually use free weights in my hands to augment a lower body workout machine - at least I used to do that a lot on stair machines. The handlebars on the EFX 5.23 aren’t optimally placed to allow holding free weights in the hands while exercising but it is possible.
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