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Ask any doctor and he will tell you that treadmills are not great for your body. Jogging outside or on a treadmill will cause impact to your feet, legs and joints and over time it can cause serious damage. Elliptical machines are the far superior alternative to jogging as you get the same aerobic workout without all the impact.

Health clubs have started to make the switch from treadmills to ellipticals as many of them now have about the same number of each machine. A good elliptical machine will give you much the same workout as running on a treadmill but with much less stress on the legs. Elliptical machines give you an aerobic workout with a smooth gliding motion instead of the pounding you get while running.

Elliptical machines are expensive and can run anywhere from around a $1000 to well over $5000 for the higher end machines. If you buy one of the more expensive machines though, they are of high enough quality that they should last for many years.

Anyone looking to buy an elliptical machine would do best to do some research first. When you go into a store that sells them, they will all be lined up one after another and it will become hard to differentiate between all the small differences they have. If you do some research before you go in, you will at least have a starting point from which to make a decision.

When you try out the machines, you will be able to notice a big difference between ones that costs $1000 and ones that costs $3000 to $5000. The cheaper ones will feel just that: cheaper. They will not feel as solid under you and will be lighter as well. The more expensive ellipticals will give you a real solid feel with a fluid motion unmatched by the less expensive models. Add to that the more advanced controls and options and you have a machine that might last you the rest of your life.

Depending on how much you want to spend, you can get a basic machine or one with a few bells and whistles. The extra programming on my machine is nice but I havent really used half of it as I am just too lazy to learn. It seems easier to set up a fixed routine and stick to it rather than fooling around with all the extra unnecessary workout variations.

Running everyday is good exercise but it is extremely hard on many parts of your body. The constant impact of your feet on concrete reverberates through your ankles an on up through the knees and legs. Over time, jogging can end up being detrimental and that is one of the reasons for the surge in popularity of elliptical machines.

Elliptical reviews of all the best machines will tell you much the same thing. Health clubs have started to take note you might have noticed, as the number of treadmills has gone down in many of them as they are replaced with elliptical machines. The smooth gliding motion of elliptical machines effectively works your legs and thighs and gets your heart pumping just as effectively as running but without the impact dangers.

Unfortunately, elliptical machines are quite expensive and you have to pay in the $3000 to $5000 range to get a really good one. The bright side is though, that these machines will be health club quality and might last as long as the rest of your life.

If you want to go out and buy an elliptical machine for your home, you should do some research first. It is true that if you go to a store that sells the machines, they all look great lined up and brand new. It seems they should all perform perfectly just by the look of them. If you do your homework though and look up some elliptical machine reviews online, you will find there is sometimes a big difference between machines.

You can tell that yourself by getting on a machine that costs $1000 and then getting on a machine that costs $3000. You will immediately feel a big difference in the feel of the machines and so you should do your research before you just go out and buy one. The machine I bought over three years ago still works like it is brand new but then I would expect nothing less from an almost $4000.00 machine. Octane elliptical machines are health club type machines that are big, heavy, and strong. The machine I have gives you a feel of substance beneath you and it has never broken down in those three years.

Depending on how much you want to spend, you can get a basic machine or one with a few bells and whistles. The extra programming on my machine is nice but I havent really used half of it as I am just too lazy to learn. It seems easier to set up a fixed routine and stick to it rather than fooling around with all the extra unnecessary workout variations.

Everyone has a tread mill, bike or elliptical that is sitting in the basement or bedroom collecting dust and/or occasionally serving as a large, extremely expensive clothes hanger. There are many reasons why used exercise equipment is abandoned in this way.

Some of us buy athletic items with every intention of shedding unwanted pounds but life and reality often intrude and soon we lose the initiative to hit the old exercise bikes. Others may get good use out of their fitness equipment but will stop when wear and tear sets in. Most people will even abandon their athletic gear when their digital counters cease to work.

Whatever the reason for this, the truth is old fitness equipment does not have to sit around the house just taking up space, there are things you can do!

Making used exercise equipment useful Athletic accessories and instruments don’t have to die an undignified death. Below are a few things you can look at in regards to breathing new life into old gear.

- Sell it — why take a complete loss? Sure you won’t get what you initially pad for it, but isn’t the real point simply getting rid of it? – Recycle it for the eco conscience, the idea of recycling old fitness equipment would be pure ecstasy. Not only do you eradicate the clutter in your home, you help the environment to boot! – Have it picked up it may cost money to have your equipment hauled off, so be sure you really want to get rid of these items once and for all before placing that call.

Not ready to give up on your old fitness equipment just yet but the items in question haven’t worked right in ages?

Then try having it refurbished. Fixing the thing may end up being a lot less costly than trying to replace it outright. Beside’s fixing something small, like a digital counter that is no longer working, could be as simple as ordering a simple battery form the manufacturer.

Other tips for old fitness equipment There is no written rule that says that used athletic equipment can’t simply be given away to charity. Poor people would probably love to get their hands on something like that, i.e., a luxury item they could seldom afford that would better their overall health.

Also, if you have a friend or family member who has decided to go on a health kick you can always suggest giving your used exercise equipment to them. They may be more than happy to take the items off of your hands as this would enable them to get started on their new health quest with minimum investment.

All and all, just be creative and try to think of the best ways in which your old fitness equipment could be put to good use. Who knows? Thinking about getting rid of these things may every well put you back on track fitness wise and empower you to put your equipment to good use once again.