Congratulations, you have decided to buy an elliptical trainer! You have taken the first step by buying a piece of home fitness equipment, and you are on your way to having one of the best pieces of exercise equipment available for a total body cardio workout. But before you buy, make sure you follow these three tips to ensure that you do not overpay and that you get a good quality elliptical trainer for your hard earned money.
Tip #1 – Know Your Prices
The largest mistake people make is going to a local fitness shop and buying an elliptical trainer right away. Before you leave your house you should go on the internet and price out how much different models cost and the features you get for the money. When you get to the store you will know you are not getting over charged. You also have bargaining power if the shop has the same exact elliptical trainer for a higher price. You can negotiate with the manager to try and get a better price for yourself.
Tip #2 – Read Reviews!
Before you buy anything online or off, make sure you read some elliptical reviews. Elliptical trainers come in all different price ranges. And there are so many people on the internet that it is easy to find reviews of just about every elliptical trainer. In a review, you should mostly look for quality concerns. If you see that a certain elliptical model has a lot of people complaining about it breaking, you should consider a different model.
Tip #3 – Determine If It Is Really Cheaper Online
Sometimes buying local makes sense. You then have someone to do the service calls and you do not have to pay for shipping costs, as most online retailers charge you hefty fees for shipping such a large piece of equipment. But check out the online details, as some retailers online actually do not charge shipping. With something as heavy as an elliptical trainer, free shipping to your house might be the ideal option.