Over the past few years elliptical trainers have been crowned the ideal piece of home fitness equipment. One thing that has helped with this determination is the ability for many newer elliptical models to fold. This combined with the ability to obtain a high quality workout that raises your heart rate have made this the choice for professionals. Almost every major manufacturer produces at least one folding elliptical trainer.

This is ideal because after a workout you can quickly and easily store away your machine.

The most widely known brand of them that fold is the Profrom series of trainers, followed by the Vision Fitness brand, which also uses magnetic resistance.

Who is a folding elliptical trainer ideal for?

First and foremost anyone looking for a piece of sporting equipment that can be used within the home yet not require a room dedicated to fitness equipment. It is also great for people who live in an apartment where space is at a premium, once the workout is complete ease of storage is only minutes away.

Where can it be stored?

After completing the workout the elliptical trainer can be stored in a closet, in the corner of the room or even in the basement.

What are some of the major disadvantages?

Initially it may be a little hard to get used to folding the machine up or lowering it to actually use it. I recommend practicing the process a few times to get the hang of it then you will have no problem doing it in the future.

A second disadvantage is these type of machines are a little more expensive since the design is altered to allow the folding process.

In conclusion you should determine what exactly you need. If you have plenty of open space that you do not need to utilize you may be fine with a normal style model.