

There’s no such thing as a “one size fits all” piece of exercise equipment. In our goal to help you optimize your home gym, we strategically vet products without bias. Depending on the machine, highlights include touchscreen displays, wireless heart rate monitoring capability, interactive video workouts, power inclines, built-in speakers, and mobile app compatibility. Convenient size and good ergonomics are not the only reasons these ellipticals are so popular. We’ve included a ‘Best Buy’ option for each category to help delineate the differences. Just like a standard elliptical machine, a compact elliptical can also have a front, center, or rear drive. Check out our top picks for compact elliptical machines below, and read on for an in-depth buying guide for this low-impact fitness equipment solution.īudget: Sole E25 The Best Compact/Folding Elliptical Trainers Front- and rear-drive ellipticals have longer frames but may be foldable for storage.
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They should support full strides and offer comfort as well a variety of resistance options.Ĭenter-drive elliptical machines have the smallest dimensions and are non-folding. Yet, despite their smaller stature, the best of these models don’t compromise on mechanics or features. Relative to traditional home ellipticals, they take up less floor space and are easier to move.

Photo by: Oleksandr Kosheliev/Ĭompact and folding elliptical trainers alike are ideal for home cardio and strength training. editor Brian Boyce uses iFit programming for a low-impact cardio burn.
