| the most popular elliptical trainers today is the Precor | | | | year on service. This helps to protect your investment |
| model. Precor introduced the very first elliptical trainer | | | | in the long run. |
| back in 1995 with their Precor EFX elliptical. They are | | | | Weaknesses: |
| one of the top manufacturers of elliptical trainers today. | | | | Expensive - Although you can't fault the design or |
| However, starting around $2800 and up, they are not | | | | quality, Precor ellipticals are definitely expensive. |
| cheap. With their reputation and construction, they may | | | | Starting around $2800 they may be more than most |
| appeal to the serious athlete or high-end commercial | | | | people can afford. They can also be very expensive |
| gym. Is a Precor elliptical right for you? Here's a brief | | | | to fix. |
| review to help you decide: | | | | Upper Body Arms - Although some models do offer |
| Strengths: | | | | upper body arms bars, several models do not. Most |
| Cross-Ramp technology - The Cross Ramp is unique | | | | buyers want to train their upper body arms while |
| to Precor and allows you to adjust the incline of the | | | | working out. And for this price, you really should |
| elliptical ramp (the incline is different from the | | | | expect it. |
| resistance). This works different muscle groups of the | | | | Heart Rate Monitors - Again, like the upper body arms, |
| legs. It helps to crosstrain and prevents you from | | | | some models do not offer a way to monitor your |
| reaching an exercise plateau. | | | | heart rate. This is another feature that, considering the |
| High Quality Construction - Precor ellipticals are well | | | | price, you would expect to have. |
| known for their high quality components and | | | | Summary: |
| construction. While they are built to last, you will pay for | | | | While Precor ellipticals are high quality elliptical trainers, |
| this as prices start at around $2800+ for a Precor | | | | be prepared to pay top dollar for the name. They do |
| home elliptical. | | | | offer excellent construction and design; however they |
| Smooth Motion - Precor elliptical trainers move | | | | may be more than many people - especially those |
| smoothly both in the forward and back directions. This | | | | new to exercising - need. |
| helps you work and develop different sets of leg | | | | And while Precor used to own the elliptical market, |
| muscles. It also helps reduce stress on the joints and | | | | new brands are now offering commercial-grade, luxury |
| gives you a lower impact workout. | | | | elliptical machines for much less. If you don't care about |
| Great Elliptical Motion Design - Some cheaper | | | | the Precor name, you might want to save some |
| department store ellipticals will give you a "kick" or | | | | money and look into one of these crosstrainers. |
| "bounce" where your heel comes up off the platform. | | | | On the other hand, if you are a die-hard Precor fan |
| Precor ellipticals don't do this because of their design | | | | and can afford it, you'll probably be very happy |
| which makes for an overall more efficient workout. | | | | choosing this brand. They offer an ultra-smooth ride |
| Solid Elliptical Warranty - Most Precor ellipticals offer | | | | and are built to last you a very long time. |
| lifetime warranty on the frame, 10 years on parts and 1 | | | | |