Stamina Inmotion e1000 Elliptical Trainer

Health Clubs and gyms have an easier time fitting in various forms of exercise equipment; they have room to diversify so that their members’ individual needs are met. However at home you are not always so lucky, so which exercise equipment should you get when you are limited to one, if you are lucky two machines. Well elliptical machines are the popular choice at the moment due to the excellent workout opportunities they offer. But most of these still have a large footprint. Which is where the Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 steps in.

What stands out at first about this elliptical trainer is only the pedals rotate - there are no upper body poles for balance or for upper body workout. Between the foot pedals is the computer. This trainer is very compact and unlike the ones you may be used to seeing.

For those potential owners that are new to ellipticals, learning how to use it takes some effort. As mentioned there are no handlebars for balance so it might be worth positioning it near a doorway at first until you get the hang of it. That way you have something you can reach out to use for balance while you learn the stride. If you have used an elliptical before but ones with poles for upper body workouts, then this is probably not the trainer for you. It gives excellent cardiovascular workouts but not upper body workouts as with other elliptical trainers. The stride is also shortened so the reach may not be what you are accustomed to.

Obviously the benefits to this style is the fact it is so compact. Even if you live in a small space you can fit this machine into your home to use. Storage wise it will easily fit under a desk or in a closet. Plus the huge plus to this model is its price, under $100.

Once you have mastered this model you can handle any elliptical out there. It may even be true that the lack of bars and the shortened stride will help you learn how to correctly use an elliptical with balance and the proper motion. Anyway at that price it is at least a great way to get started.