Aside from the usual benefits of exercise, an elliptical trainer is a good alternative or complementary exercise machine.

If you're looking to get your first exercise machine for your home, I suspect you're torn between a treadmill, elliptical trainer, and exercise bike. Those are the three most popular home exercise machines.

It's true more people buy treadmills, but elliptical trainers are gaining in popularity big time. The reason for this is twofold:

• Ellipticals are low or no-impact; and
• Elliptical trainers work out both your upper and lower body (assuming you get one with moveable handle bars which I recommend.

Ellipticals offer both low resistance and high resistance workouts. This means you can workout at an intensity that suits you and your workout goals.

Don't fall for the myth that you have to work out for an hour at high intensity. A modest intensity for 20 minutes a few times a week can improve your health dramatically.

I've very excited to be in the fitness equipment industry in this capacity because high-quality fitness equipment is now available at reasonable prices. In other words, creating a home gym is attainable for many people. You don't have to spend $5,000 to get a great workout at home.

I hope you find Elliptical Reviews HQ helpful. If you're not sure about an elliptical, I offer top picks on other fitness machines as well. So browse the site and I wish you the best with your exercise machine purchase.

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