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Ellipticals - Residential  - Winners

SportsArt E825 Elliptical

The SportsArt Fitness E825 elliptical is a premium unit equipped to provide the ultimate training experience at home or in a light commercial setting.  The E825 features an industry-leading electronically adjustable stride length of 17” to 26” as well as fingertip resistance and stride controls for shift-on-the-fly convenience.  The pedals feature SportsArt Fitness’ proprietary MyFlex™ system that varies the amount of cushion automatically based on the user’s weight to deliver the correct amount of cushion to every user, regardless of size.  Other features include multiple advanced workout programs, CardioAdvisor™, ActivZone™ and the all-new Vari-Stride program. 
http://www.sportsartamerica.com/

Octane Q47 Series

The Q47 Series is Octane’s newest, top-of-the-line elliptical line for home use that comes fully loaded with the company’s signature SmartStride and Converging Path handlebars for the ultimate ergonomic experience. Plus, SmartStride now custom-fits every exerciser with the new Hip Indexing Pivot (HIP) that measures leg length to determine the optimum stride. Add on electronically adjustable stride from 18”-26,” (in 1⁄2” increments), Converging Path handlebars, X-Mode, GluteKicker and ArmBlaster, and workouts are unparalleled. Comfort is enhanced with 1.8” pedal spacing, the new Soft Grip pedals and a personal cooling fan.
www.octanefitness.com


Star Trac Total Body Trainer

Push?  Pull?  Watch a documentary or a romantic comedy?  The power is in your hands with the Star Trac E Series Total Body Trainer.  In addition to the integrated strength and cardio workout with SelectFit™ technology found on the E Series Total Body Trainer, iPod® connectivity, a fully integrated 15” Personal Viewing Screen (PVS) and a USB charging port charges ensures your workout experience is in your hands.  All it takes is a push of a button to engage SelectFit™ technology to choose a pushing, pulling or no upper body motion at all.
www.startrac.com

Octane Q37 Series

Octane Fitness revolutionizes elliptical cross trainers to fuel the most effective, efficient workouts for the ultimate results. The Q37 Series offers extraordinarily natural upper-body movement using the unprecedented Converging Path handlebars and the revolutionary MultiGrip. Experience joint-neutral movement with a greater range of motion and maximum comfort. Combined with Octane’s superior lower-body ergonomics that replicate walking, jogging and running; a close pedal spacing of 1.8”; the lowest step-up height in the industry and breakthrough electronics—such as X-Mode and ArmBlaster—that ignite exercise; Octane’s Q37 Series are exceptional performers.
www.octanefitness.com

Octane Q35

Recognized as an innovative, high performance cross trainer, the Q35 was the first to incorporate the company’s signature Body-Mapping Ergonomics and the patented QuadLink drive for a natural, smooth, total-body motion. Plus, the Q35 offers a wealth of superior features at unbeatable value. Among them are the popular X-Mode workout, several preset resistance routines and DedicatedLogic that allows changes on-the-fly to the program, time or resistance level. Stationary handlebars, 1.8” pedal spacing, a low step-up height, an accessory tray and a handy reading rack further boost comfort and convenience.
www.octanefitness.com

SportsArt E81 Elliptical

The SportsArt fitness E81 elliptical features a bright blue back-lit LCD screen with multiple feedback options and heart rate information.  Padded pedal inserts create a comfortable workout platform and the welded steel frame provides stability for users of many sizes.  Workout programs include Interval, Random, Glute, Track , Manual, HRC Cardio, HRC Weight Loss.  High quality construction and premium components make this elliptical a smart addition to any home gym.
http://www.sportsartamerica.com/

 

Other Residential Ellipticals We Liked

Life Fitness X3 Basic Elliptical


• Total-body workout with synchronized upper- and lower-body movement
• Effort is dispersed to your legs and arms, so you can burn more calories with less perceived exertion
• WhisperStride™ technology employs self-aligning ball bearings to create a quiet, fluid motion that is perfect for the home environment
• ErgoGrip™ stationary handlebar provides stability during lower-body only workouts
• Oversized, dual accessory tray and built-in reading rack
• Total-Body and Lower-Body Trainer workout modes coach you to train different muscle groups

Spirit XE350

The Spirit XE350 offers the same quality as the XE150 except Spirit has included an upgraded console and adjustable foot pedals to make working out easier, more comfortable, and more effective.
-Contact HR
-16 resistance levels
-Workout fan
-13 preset programs including heart rate control programs with quick choice buttons
-300 lb. user capacity
www.spiritfitness.com