People kept raving about how great an elliptical machine was for you and how I just had to get myself one. So I ended up and gave in to all of the hype and decided to buy one and add it to my home gym. The great thing I have found about an elliptical machine is that it is very low impact and is an easy work out to complete, it does not make you sore or hurt for days like others do, it is very easy on your body. That being said, I have found that it really did not do anything for my health and fitness, nothing changed and I was in no better shape after using it for an entire month than I had been before. I think that the low impact and ease of this workout also makes it far less effective on you overall, it does not get your heart rate up as high as you want so then you are not burning all of the calories and the fat that you want to be burning. I think this is a great option for someone who is just starting out and wants to gradually increase their momentum and workouts, but for someone who already does a lot you are just wasting your time and money on this.

jbrown458

USA

I was looking for an elliptical for home use and I picked up a Gold's Gym Elliptical. It took me about 40 minutes to assemble this machine. the instructions were very detailed and left no room for error. After assembling this device I tested it out. The first time I tested out this machine it squeaked. I immediately got off it and sprayed some WD-40. I got back on the elliptical and it still squeaked. I continued to use the machine despite the loud sound. The range of motion on the peddles was on par with the top end ellipticals. I was able to adjust the resistance of this device to give me a excellent workout. I was able to track my progress on the little computer on the machine. I question the accuracy of the calories the tracker stated I burned, but that's not important to me. The main thing I wanted to know was how long I was on the elliptical and get a approximation of my distance. The Gold's Gym Elliptical performs well, but the loud squeaking maybe an indication of a future device failure.

kingoftheink

Westchester, IL

I bouth the Gold's Gym Elliptical Trainer for my 16-year-old, and chose it because it was in the lower price range, and had the features she wanted. We have had it 2+ years, and it does the job for her. Never had a problem, and the while family uses it while watching TV. It is very quite too, which is a plus!

CamaroLady

Bay Shore, NY

My name is tisha ,and this is my store about the elliptical .I love this machine it's great . I mean I've been going to the gym for the past   3 months , and for the first month i did not see very much change. but after finding this machine in the gym and actually using it . i work out on the elliptical for an hour a day  5 days a week . before starting a workout  this program  I weighed 175 , I stand about 5 foot 3 in. after working out on this machine for two months an hour a day five days a week . I 'm really   seeing results . I mean this machine works wonders . I now weigh 165 pounds I have losed 4 in. off  my weist,4 inch around my hips ,3 inch. around my thighs , 4 inch  on my arms ,I've even  lost some inch around my back . my bust size before this machine was  a 40 D and now I currently ware a 36 D .Wonderfull dont you think  . Some people would say that is not much but to me it is because i am a mother of five .I ive been caring these extra pounds for years and could not lose any of it . and having five kids  and a very slow motbalizem i think this is wonderful. expesacial with no dieting in volved so if you apply this machine to you'r workout and a diet you will diffantly see results even better than mine .

purpleskyfly

Victorville, CA

I used to run after i was gymast when i was younger. When i was younger my knees got really bad with all the gymnastics i did. So running for too long didn't seems to work. When i started using the elliptical my knee pain seem to subside. I found i could burn the same amount of calories in the same time with the elliptical without the knee pain. so i would do the time i was normally on the treadmill on the elliptical and then do my walking outside and i would actually do more because my knees didn't have all the strain on them from running. not just my knees felt better i actually had less hip and back pain. The elliptical is by far my favorite aerobic machine. i only down fall i find is that they are quite pricey if you want a solid one. this elliptical is very solid and sturdy so no worries about it falling over when you really want to push it to the limit. I've been using the one at the gym for years, soon i hope to purchase one of my own.

noellebilly

Portland, OR

The eliptical machine was my best friend during my weight loss program a couple of years ago. With the help of the machine I lost thirty pounds in two months, of course the machine was not the only thing that I did. In my opinion I felt like I was getting more of a workout on the eliptical machine than on a treadmill. This machine not only works out the lower body area but also the arms. The machine gives an amazing workout and you definately feel it the next morning, which in my opinion always lets a person know that their workout was effective. If provides an ideal workout for a person just starting a new exercise schedule or a person that has been exercising for many years. There are many different aspects that a person can change to their specifications, such as the incline. There are also different workout programs that a person can choose to use or not use based on their preference. Overall, it is a good machine and worth the money.

Jeljrt12

Cedartown, GA

I love my Gold's Gym Eliptical machine. I use it every other day. I used to run outside all year long. Now I don't have to worry about the cold nasty weather. I get up and it's right there. Plus I can listen to music or watch TV since it is right in my living room. This machine was easy to put toghether and offers a wide range of programs. The speed monitor and pulse monitor help me determine my level of intensity in my work out. Plus, I can choose the resistance level, which means my workout can be either more anaerobic or aerobic. The water bottle holder is well placed and helps me keep dehydrated during my workout. Gold's Gym Eliptical is a great product. It is well built and the parts are sturdy. I recommend this machine to all my friends and family. I have lost over 20 punds and feel great. I suffer from depression and exercise helps reduce my symptoms drastically. I feel better and look great!

TonyaD14

Englewood, OH