Precor Elliptical Trainer Review
"Best Buy Rated"

What can you say about Precor Elliptical Trainers that hasn't been said? They invented the concept of crosstraining, built the first ellipticals, and the competition has been playing catch-up ever since. If the Precor elliptical was a car it would be a combination of a Humvee and Rolls — built like a tank, but with finesse.

Precor doesn't advertise their products. They don't have to. The numerous "Best Buy" ratings they continually get is what drives their sales.

Note: Some of the best prices I found on Precor ellipticals are at Amazon where you get free shipping on most models. At the Precor web site they charge for shipping and taxes. Go to Amazon.com/Precor for the latest deals.*

With the Precor elliptical trainer you get one of the most durable machines on the market. The Precor elliptical have been time-tested in exercise facilities. When it comes to the home models you can expect long-lasting performance.

Not only do they have exceptional stability, but you will find the elliptical motion to be extremely smooth, fluid and very quiet. And they have a reputation for low-maintenance, which is a major benefit.

Precor elliptical trainers are backed with one of the most generous warranties in the industry. You get 10 year parts and one year labor warranty. Sound too good to be true? Well there is a catch, you pay for it. These machines are expensive, but if you have the money their worth it.

Precor sells ellipticals with and without the upper body function. What is fascinating about the Precor elliptical trainers is that some of their most popular models are ones without the upper body workout function like the Precor 5.17i and the Precor EFX 5.23.

However, for those that want the benefits of a dual action crosstraining there is the Precor EFX 5.25 and the Precor EFX 5.33.

Precor CrossRamp Technology

The CrossRamp Technology allows you to incline your elliptical trainer like a treadmill. For example, on the EFX 5.23 you can adjust the incline from 13 to 35 degrees.

This allows the user to workout different muscle groups at different angles, including your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. In fact, the CrossRamp technology yields a significantly better workout for glutes and quads in comparison to a treadmill, exercise bike or stairclimber. You also have considerably less impact to your joints. When I was recently working out on a Precor elliptical I cranked up the incline. It reminded me of hiking up Mt. Whitney, except I could breathe.

There are a number of other brands that have an incline feature on their machines. However, the patented CrossRamp Technology is the most ergonomic. The other brands tend to be a poor imitation. In fact, I talked to a manufacturer the other day and asked why they used a front drive design on their elliptical trainers. They mentioned that they want to have the ability to incline their ellipticals, but needed to get around the Precor patent.

Fitness Source Review - Precor Elliptical Trainers

When it comes to the Precor ellipticals, there are none better. Other manufacturers are constantly being sued by Precor for patent infringement, because Precor has defined the design and innovation of elliptical exercising. And they back all of their products with superior customer service and extended warranty coverage. If you can afford it, this is the elliptical trainer you want.

An interesting note: As I was testing one of the ellipticals in fitness equipment store a customer walked up to me and said, "I own one and absolutely love it." That was an unsolicited testimonial.

Popular Consumer Magazine

In a review of elliptical trainers a respectable consumer review magazine, who I cannot name, rated a Precor elliptical the number one choice. They gave it an "Excellent" for quality and exercise range. They mentioned the high-quality construction that feels like a gym machine.

Amazon Customer Reviews

A home product that feels and looks like the one at the gym but is smaller, lighter and reasonably priced. I tried it at my local fitness store the other day and am going to buy one this week. I think it is even smoother than the one at my gym. Thank you Precor! Keep working on those gym quality machines that will fit in a smaller space at home!

I have had mine for a number of years. It gets daily, hard use from both myself and my children.

The machine is smooth, solid, and always performs well.

Wonderful machine. I find this a great way to work out or to warm up before lifting weights at the gym. This machine is the kind you find at health clubs. It's extremely durable and sturdy.

See more reviews at Amazon.com.

Epinions Customer Reviews

Here is an example of the quality and customer satisfaction of Precor ellipticals. Out of 7 reviews for the EFX 5.21i (Now the Precor EFX 5.25), six gave it 5 stars and one gave it four stars.

Also See:

Precor EFX 5.33 Elliptical Trainer Review

Precor EFX 5.25 Elliptical Trainer Review

Precor EFX 5.23 Elliptical Trainer Review

Precor EFX 5.17i Elliptical Trainer Review