The steps for compiling our elliptical trainer ratings
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The preparations for our elliptical trainer ratings have certainly been time consuming. First, we had to gather the many elliptical machines that are currently available in the marketplace. After this compilation, we put together all the specification details of these elliptical machines as well as making notes of peculiar features such as adjustable peddles, elliptical strides, and even dual action bars...
The second step of gather elliptical trainer ratings was to verify the features that were represented in manufacturing literature. In addition to determining the accuracy, we were getting a good feel of each elliptical trainer. This is important because it prepares us for more in-depth analysis and comparisons between different ellipticals later on.
Our elliptical trainer ratings certainly aren't complete without sending various testers to try actually try out the elliptical machines and put together a score for the following features:
a) Ease of use with the elliptical stride
b) Making sure that both the upper and lower body motion is performed in consistent harmony.
c) Little to none wobbling during the motion..
d) Testing the display monitors and the heart rate monitors for accuracy.
e) Compiling the scores of each elliptical trainer into a database which will be used to finalize our elliptical trainer ratings..
If you would like to see results of our elliptical trainer ratings, please read about what we think are the best elliptical trainers on the market.
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