Elliptical Trainers

About Elliptical Trainers

Elliptical trainers span a wider range than almost any other cardio category. At one end sit compact pedal exercisers that weigh as little as 16.7 pounds, like the ANCHEER AR-65 at $75.05. These units sit on the floor under a desk and run quietly on magnetic resistance while you work. At the other end is the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer at $4,895, which weighs 210 pounds and is designed for clinical rehabilitation programs. Most home buyers land somewhere in between, choosing a compact under-desk trainer or a mid-range full-stride machine for a dedicated workout space. The under-desk segment accounts for the bulk of this catalog. The Cubii JR1Aqua at $122.99 is the single most-reviewed compact elliptical here, with over 16,900 verified ratings and 2,000 units bought per month, and it weighs 25.4 pounds. Heavier users should compare the ANCHEER AR-65 at $75.05, which supports 390 pounds at 16.7 pounds of machine weight, against the Cubii JR1Aqua, which caps users at 150 pounds. That difference in weight capacity is large enough that it should be the first filter you apply. If noise matters, look at models with magnetic resistance over manual tension dials. For a standing, full-body elliptical workout, the YOSUDA DSJ-01 at $399.99 weighs 94.6 pounds and handles up to 300 pounds of user weight in a 38-by-21-inch footprint at 62 inches tall. The Niceday CT11 at $499.99 adds 106 pounds of machine weight and raises the user limit to 400 pounds in a slightly larger 42-by-21-inch frame at 61 inches tall. Every machine on this page carries at least a 3.8-star average from verified buyers.