Questions & Answers for: elliptical

What is an elliptical trainer? An elliptical trainer is a stationary machine used to stimulate the action of running, stair climbing, or walking.  It puts barely any pressure on your joints ...

Are there different types of elliptical trainer or one generic type sold by various manufacturers? There are in fact three types of elliptical trainers – all categorized by the motor (drive) location.

In what way is an elliptical trainer different from a treadmill? Treadmills have a moving belt while elliptical trainers have two foot pedals guiding movement – making it more controlled and ...

Will using an elliptical trainer hurt my knees? Quite the opposite.  Elliptical trainers are great for people with knee injuries.  Elliptical trainers limit the strain on your knees because ...

My elliptical trainer is starting to squeak. What should I do? Don’t worry; this is a common problem in elliptical trainers.  Over time, parts of the machine may start to squeak.  I am going

We live in a small apartment in Chicago. I really want to buy a cardio elliptical machine but am afraid that they will all be too big for our place. Can anyone recommend something similar? You should ...

Where can I buy a refurbished elliptical trainer online? There are plenty of online stores that sell refurbished elliptical machines.  Here are a few; however I recommend doing some extra ...

How much does a high quality elliptical trainer cost? High quality elliptical trainers cost $2,000-$4,000. Precor, one of the highest quality manufacturers of elliptical trainers, sales for around ...