Treadmills Guide

OK, so you’ve finally realized that the extra stuff clinging onto your belt is not a family of possums, or maybe your sweetums mentioned that you either get fit or take the dust gathering trapeze out of the bedroom. You know that the 12 pills for $29.95 didn’t work and that it all comes down to diet, aerobic exercise, and strength conditioning. The 7.9T will address the aerobic part of the equation at an excellent price for the value.

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.

Having been a member of several gyms, I have had the opportunity to try several varieties of elliptical trainers. When my wife and I decided to move to a home gym, we had a lot of choices to make regarding which machine to buy; more than we really were expecting. After a lot of careful consideration, we choose to go with the Precor EFX 5.23. It represents the best blend of functionality, durability, and comfort.

If you are searching for an elliptical exercise machine, Precor is without parallel. This machine provides a great aerobic workout, as do many other elliptical machines, but with the Crossramp you also add the ability to build lower body strength. This machine is well-suited for any age or fitness level. The pre-programmed routines are great to start, but the two customizable programs are essential.