Anyone own an Elliptical, Gazelle or Stairclimber?

[Belle Du Jour]

I'm thinking about buying one. Of course, the one I want (Precor) is over $2000! I can't afford that.

Does anyone have an elliptical or anything else for that matter? I need something that burns a lot of calories (duh!) and wouldn't disturb anyone below me, since I'm on the top floor on my building.

We have them at the gym at school, but I really want my own, so that I can work out more than once a day, cut down commute time, and just hop out of bed when I want and work out.

Thanks guys!

[cincybrownsugar]

Got a stairclimber, it is great, I bought it from someone. Check your local newspaper or garage sales, I always find great second hand deals on exercise equipment, especially after the holidays (all those people with the failed new year's resolution) Got a gazelle that I also bought from someone it is ok, considering selling it though, not as much of a workout.

[webby]

I own a Norditrak and don't like it. I wanted a Precor too, but let my husband talk me into getting a Norditrak elip, instead of a treadmill (I wanna kick his arse). I prefer Precor all the way. I don't get the same workout that I get with the Precor - it's not as smooth and just doesn't meet my expectations. I wanna kick dh's butt

[Belle Du Jour]

Thanks girlie! I figured the gazelle wasn't all that. . .Okay. SO I'm down to an elliptical or a stair climber. From using both at the gym, I know that I SWEAT!

[bluediamond0829]

i have a Elliptical its good and quiet...i actually wanted it for XMAS and got it from my parents..they got mine from walmart...its the cheaper one its not as heavy as the ones at the gym..and to be able to add resistance i have to turn a nob to make it add resistance...it has just the normal clock, calorie burner on it...but nothing spectacular really about it...i just actually started back using it...and its easy for me to move it...

[Belle Du Jour]

i have a Elliptical its good and quiet...i actually wanted it for XMAS and got it from my parents..they got mine from walmart...its the cheaper one its not as heavy as the ones at the gym..and to be able to add resistance i have to turn a nob to make it add resistance...it has just the normal clock, calorie burner on it...but nothing spectacular really about it...i just actually started back using it...and its easy for me to move it...

This is the one I'm looking at getting. Do you feel that you get a good workout from it? I like to sweat!

Oh, and is it manual?

[LDebagoria]

I'm thinking about buying one. Of course, the one I want (Precor) is over $2000! I can't afford that.

Does anyone have an elliptical or anything else for that matter? I need something that burns a lot of calories (duh!) and wouldn't disturb anyone below me, since I'm on the top floor on my building.

We have them at the gym at school, but I really want my own, so that I can work out more than once a day, cut down commute time, and just hop out of bed when I want and work out.

Thanks guys!

No, but I want a stairmaster. Yeah, they're so daymn expensive, but I've been looking all over the want-ads for a used...

[Belle Du Jour]

No, but I want a stairmaster. Yeah, they're so daymn expensive, but I've been looking all over the want-ads for a used...

We're gonna work it out! Have you checked ebay?

[hottopic]

I have an Elliptical machine. I got it when a Kmart was going out of business for $59.99 original price was $300+++... I waited for weeks until the price was driven so low, that it could not get any lower. The sad part is I hardly use it now. I only use it when I don't feel like driving to the gym or when I have not worked out in months..However, I am glad I have it here, because if at any point I can no longer afford the gym.....there is my back up.

[sky_blu]

Dont have one but I love the Precor elliptical machine. What I would do is go to your local Sports Authority and check the ones they have. You can test them and I know I tested one that way under 2000 and it was sturdy and smooth when you used it.

[Belle Du Jour]

Going to Sports Authority is a good idea. I'll do that this weekend.

[thickness]

Also try Play it Again Sports.

[Belle Du Jour]

Thanks thickness. There is no Sports Authority near me, BTW.

I'm deciding between the walmart Sportek elliptical and a slightly more expensive Proform ($300-400).

[bluediamond0829]

This is the one I'm looking at getting. Do you feel that you get a good workout from it? I like to sweat!

Oh, and is it manual?

yes its manual but it does have a timer on it with a cal burner...yes i do feel i get a good workout...and the price was inexpensive if you go on the walmart website they have it on there its only like 156.00 or probably with taxes 165.00....

[Belle Du Jour]

yes its manual but it does have a timer on it with a cal burner...yes i do feel i get a good workout...and the price was inexpensive if you go on the walmart website they have it on there its only like 156.00 or probably with taxes 165.00....

I appreciate your feedback.

[teenie]

I have an Elliptical, I got from Sears

[curlilocs]

My Uncle has a Gazelle...he's a QVC/ home shopping channelholic! But I tried it and it does create a good sweat in about 10 minutes. In addition, it seems lightweight and it doesn't take up much space. I think it's a good investment

[webby]

Dont have one but I love the Precor elliptical machine. What I would do is go to your local Sports Authority and check the ones they have. You can test them and I know I tested one that way under 2000 and it was sturdy and smooth when you used it.

Sky, do you know which model they had under $2k, because most of the used ones I saw were none under $3k.

[Belle Du Jour]

I own a Norditrak and don't like it. I wanted a Precor too, but let my husband talk me into getting a Norditrak elip, instead of a treadmill (I wanna kick his arse). I prefer Precor all the way. I don't get the same workout that I get with the Precor - it's not as smooth and just doesn't meet my expectations. I wanna kick dh's butt

Somehow, I missed this post earlier.

Webby, do you have the Norditrak ski machine or the elliptical. We had the Norditrak ski machine back in the day, and my sister lost ALL her weight by working out on this machine! It was very loud, though, so mom tossed it.

[Phoenix]

I have a Gazelle. I guess the good thing is that it is a very low impact. On the other hand, I don't think it gives me a good enough workout. I think both the stairclimber and ellipse trainer would give you a better workout.