Customer Reviews

Precor EFX 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer

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I bought this elliptical 3 years ago for $4500, so I was amazed to learn today that it is only $2999 on Amazon. I have worked out on several machines and if your life is crazy like mine and you need maximum burn in the least amount of time, then this is it. My average calorie burn is 400 in 30 minutes at resistance level 11 and incline level 14, whereas on my Precor Treadmill, I only achieve half of that for about 210 calories. Gives excellent lower body and core muscle tone, and leaves your hands free to read an article, switch channels on the TV remote, drink a power shake, etc. The calories burned on the Precor 5.23 rival my weightlifting workouts that burn 1,000 calories per hour, and that's intense!!

I bought my Precor EFX 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer several years ago. I paid much more than the price listed here. It gives a great workout. When I haven't worked out for a long time, it is really tough for me to get started, but in a couple of days, I'm back to speed.

The only thing I would do differently is get the model with the moving handlebars, because it's important for me to keep my arms toned and with a good range of motion following injuries.

I've never had any kind of problem with the machine. I'm not sure that I've even had it serviced, because it always works great. I have worn out the chest strap transmitters. I probably was abusive to those.

The man who sold me mine locally told me they had a test. If you could stay on it for 2 minutes, you'll be able to use it. Your ability to stay on it longer improves as you build muscles and strength. I can't say that this is a 'fun' workout for me. It isn't. It is effective though and I can tell that I am healthier when I use it regularly. When compared to the treadmill, I find the treadmill easier and more pleasant to use, but the exercise value is probably greater on this one, for me. I'm not a 'go-all-out' kind of exerciser. I tend to use a number of different pieces of equipment, some for an hour or two, others for 10 minutes, but a variety of movements because I'm interested in flexibility and range of motion, in addition to building different muscles, toning up, and losing a little weight. The elliptical crosstrainer does get great all-over results. It may be the best piece of equipment I've used, just not my favorite for a fun workout.

EDITED to say that over time I have built up strength to use this machine much more effectively now. It took some time for me, but it happened.

I received this package before it said that it would arrive! The guy who delivered it was very professional and curteous. He set it up, made sure it worked, and cleaned up when he was done.
I'm very pleased with the Elliptical. It is sturdy and has a lot of program options. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.

I love this! I have an older Precor elliptical and I love all the new improvements they have made. I would highly recommend this. When I travel I always say I miss my at home equipment, compared to the equipment in the fitness centers where I am lodging