Starting some research on eliptical trainers

[Tripper11]

I really love the workout these things give you. It's not as hard on the joints as a treadmill(age catching up and all :P), and more of an overall workout than a excercise bike.
Does anyone have one of these at home? Which type? How much? And what about smoothness vs. chopiness vs. prices?

Any help as I head into this venture would be appreciated. From initial readin it looks like it will be at least $1,000+ unless someone here has something better?

[Tripper11]

1. Kickin'...anyone? Beuller?

[GOPisEvil]

2. I use them at the gym...

...when I go. :P

Precor is the best, but they are pricey. But, they're made for heavy use.

edited - brand name spelling booboo

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

3. I'm partial to the Life Fitness 9500 models myself, found at many gyms.

http://www.treadmillscentral.com/lifefitness_9500_elliptical.html

But they are pricey to buy. I think you can get it closer to 2K for used ones online though.

[seemunkee]

4. Post in the exercise and fitness group

There are a few people in there that have them.