Purchasing new home exercise equipment is a major move, just as much as
it is a major investment. Quality home exercise equipments do not come cheap, so it is important to know what you should look for in every exercise machine you decide to buy.

First of all, it is advisable not to be a victim of media or sales hype. There are many advertised all-in-one exercise machines that promise you fantastic weight loss results and to-die-for abs. Likewise, they will tell you that you can do a hundred and one exercise combination’s in a machine that’s under $300!  Well, a lot of these equipments usually end up in storage because the best way to get exercise and lose weight is to engage in cardio workouts. And this means working up a sweat and burning calories to the max.

Of all the exercise equipments available in the market, most people find a treadmill or an elliptical or cross trainer to be the highly recommended machines for great cardio workouts. If you are opting to buy an elliptical trainer, which comes more recommended over the traditional treadmill because of the low-impact workouts it offers, there are some basic tips you should follow in your selection process.

First, it pays a lot to get one from a trusted home exercise equipment manufacturer.  They may cost a bit more than the newer brands you’d see in a local sports store, but track record and a trusted name will guarantee you long years in a home elliptical trainer.  That’s why the Sole E95 is among the top choices in elliptical trainers. Sole has been in the home exercise equipment arena for over two decades, and their machines have been used by top health clubs all over the world. Their designs are quite simple and functional, and all their products are backed up by a solid warranty and superb after-sales service.

Next, it’s important to know what a good elliptical is made of. The Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer is actually a health club version elliptical at a non-commercial price.  It has a 400-lb maximum user weight capacity, probably the highest among home elliptical trainers. Most come at an average of 250-300 lbs. It also comes with a heavy 29-lb flywheel which guarantees smooth elliptical and fairly silent operation even during intense routines.

Stride length is an important factor in elliptical trainers – the shorter the stride length, the jerkier pedalling can get. The Sole E95 comes with the longest stride length at 20 inches, with a 2-degree inward slant on articulating foot pedals to mimic the natural human stride and reduce the risk of knee and ankle injuries.

Add on features give more value to an elliptical trainer, and controls situated in the handlebars of the Sole E95 makes it a cut above the rest. The ability to manage your workouts without having to take your hands off the handles makes the Sole E95 a definite runaway winner.