| An affordable way to burn calories at home without taking up a ton of space, the Stamina SpaceMate dual-action elliptical trainer is a terrific choice for home workout enthusiasts. Elliptical trainers offer a unique appeal, as they burn a similar number of calories as jogging but without the risk of injury to the back, knees, hips, or ankles. The machines are also ideal for older people or folks who are recovering from injury, as their low-impact design won't tax the joints. And thanks to the dual-action handlebars, you can exercise both the arms and the feet at the same time--something that can't be said for traditional jogging. The movement of the dual handlebars instead mimics cross-country skiing, helping you engage the upper 30 percent of your body for better fitness results. Best of all, the trainer boasts a notably small footprint, so you don't have to dedicate a huge workout area to fit the device in your home. The SpaceMate offers such features as a variable tension knob that makes it easy to increase or decrease your workout intensity; large, smooth-gliding foot pedals; and an easy-to-read electronic fitness monitor for tracking your speed, time, distance, or calories burned. Ideal for losing weight, building endurance, or toning muscles, the trainer measures 32 by 52.4 by 22.25 inches (W x H x D), supports up to 250 pounds, and is backed by a one-year warranty on the frame and a 90-day warranty on parts. |