A longer stride length is better for taller individuals, while a shorter stride length is better for shorter individuals.

Both cardio machines can help to raise your heart rate. The key is determining which will help you achieve your other goals.

The elliptical user glides rather than pounds, and that can mean a kinder, gentler workout for boomers’ aging muscles and joints. “You’ve got to keep up with a treadmill or you’ll come off ...

Elliptical trainers are somewhere between a treadmill and a Stairmaster; the stepping motion is a little like pedaling on an exercise bike, though in an upright position. Because you move both ...

Elliptical trainers and stationary bikes, on the other hand, are better than treadmills for people with knee complaints or other joint issues, for whom high-impact exercise can cause problems.

The best elliptical for at-home use will be easy to set up (hopefully!), a breeze to use, and will track your workout metrics so you can keep an eye on your improvement or focus on certain target ...

Elliptical trainers are somewhere between a treadmill and a Stairmaster; the stepping motion is a little like pedaling on an exercise bike, though in an upright position. Because you move both ...