It took a while to save up enough cash to purchase a large exercise machine. The larger, more complex pieces of machinery are severely high-priced. I was unwilling to settle for a cheaper, more basic model. I knew that I would use the unit multiple times per month for multiple years. With limited area in our home gym, I was determined to make a smart choice. I was willing to spend more for a better model with modern features. I researched the odd makes in addition to models of treadmills, rowing machines, stationary bikes in addition to ellipticals. I decided against a treadmill and stationary bike because these are activities I can do outside. I would appreciate riding an actual bike in addition to going for a run around the village. Plus, those exercises concentrate almost entirely on the legs. While a rowing unit is a particular movement that involves both arms in addition to legs, the unit itself was big. It would have taken up a lot of space in our home gym. I ultimately purchased an elliptical, in addition to I’ve been completely glad with it. Because the feet don’t lift off the pedals, the motion is hard without damaging impact on our knees, ankles in addition to feet. Plus, there are handles that allow me to engage our arms in the workout. The touchscreen is very easy to navigate in addition to offering a variety of workout programs. I can actually increase intensity. The unit also features a cup holder, tray for our phone in addition to is quiet enough that I can workout without disturbing the rest of the family.