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What are the best elliptical trainers?

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2 Options Considered	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- Nautilus E614 Elliptical	$499.00	167.3 lbs (75.9 kg)	71.5 x 26.7 x 63.2 in (181.7 x 67.7 x 160.5 cm)
-- NordiTrack A.C.T. Commercial 10 Elliptical	$1,499	–	–

Nautilus E614 Elliptical

Top Pro

Dual LCD display system allows to watch videos and track your workout simultaneously

This exercise bike is equipped with two LCD monitors and a media shelf. Since you can cover one LCD display and still see the other one, you can watch videos on a smartphone or tablet while doing your workout and still keep track of time, distance and calories burned on the other display. See More

Top Con

Stride length is not adjustable

The 20-inch stride length is not adjustable. People who are shorter than 5 feet 7 inches may feel uncomfortable on this machine. See More

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Can simulate climbing a hill

There are 6 incline positions on this machine which have to be manually adjusted if you want to increase the level of incline. See More

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Comfortable stride length

This elliptical machine has a stride length of 20 inches. This is a comfortable length for the majority of people and is common for most of the gym equipment. See More

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Stable workout platform

There are two integrated levelers and two center frame supports that makes for a solid base platform. The oversized crossbar tubing and perimeter weighted flywheel add even more stability to the machine. See More

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High variety of preset workout programs

The computer on this exercise bike offers 22 various preset workout programs. These include programs that test physical fitness levels, custom programs, heart rate programs and much more. See More

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Wide range of workout intensity levels

There are 20 levels of resistance on this elliptical. Resistance can be increased by pressing buttons on the console. See More

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Three speed fan keeps you cool during workouts

There is a fan at the bottom center of the console/monitor that blows air at your direction and cools you off during the workout. See More

Specs

Weight:167.3 lbs (75.9 kg)

Dimensions:71.5 x 26.7 x 63.2 in (181.7 x 67.7 x 160.5 cm)

Warranty:10 years frame, 2 years parts, 1 year electronics, 90 days labor

Display:2 LCD displays

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NordiTrack A.C.T. Commercial 10 Elliptical

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Top Pro

Less tension on your hips and back

This is a center drive elliptical, which means that the flywheel is located in the middle of the machine rather than in the front or rear. This simulates more natural running posture and that puts less tension on your back and hips. See More

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Comes with a free heart rate monitor

There’s a chest wireless heart rate monitor included which sends your heart rate data to the monitor via Bluetooth. See More

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Built-in app that helps you get more out of your exercise

The 10’’ touchscreen has built-in iFit app. The iFit app tracks your progress helps you to reach your goals and offers new workouts every day. It also has an option of Google Map Street View runs where you can simulate running on nearly any road of the world. See More

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10’’ color touchscreen keeps you entertained during workouts

The A.C.T. is equipped with 10’’ color touchscreen monitor. It can be connected to the internet trough Wi-Fi and it has an Android web browser, so you can access the internet over it. See More

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Adjustable stride length for better comfort

The stride length on this elliptical machine can be adjusted from 18 to 22 inches. This means that short and tall people can feel comfortable on this elliptical machine. See More

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NordiTrack A.C.T. Commercial 10 Elliptical

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Adjustable stride length for better comfort

10’’ color touchscreen keeps you entertained during workouts

Built-in app that helps you get more out of your exercise

Comes with a free heart rate monitor

Less tension on your hips and back

Contributor for a year

63

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Nautilus E614 Elliptical

Recommended a year ago

Dual LCD display system allows to watch videos and track your workout simultaneously

Three speed fan keeps you cool during workouts

Wide range of workout intensity levels

High variety of preset workout programs

Can simulate climbing a hill

Comfortable stride length

Stable workout platform

Stride length is not adjustable

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