Precor EFX 5.23 Elliptical Trainer Review

The Precor EFX 5.23 has been one of the best selling ellipticals for Precor for several years, and for a Precor it is reasonably priced at around $2,700. Now some of you may be suffering from sticker shock, but there are numerous individuals who are willing to pay a premium for the Precor quality. In fact, their highest price residential elliptical cost over $5,000.

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Note: You can purchase the Precor EFX 5.23 Elliptical Trainer direct at www.Precor.com. There is also a dealer locator available.

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Why are people willing to pay an excessive amount for a Precor elliptical trainer? Why are people willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a premium Lexus? Because both have a feel you will not find in any of the competitor's models.

Patented CrossRamp Technology

One of the features that makes the Precor EFX 5.23 so exceptional is the patented CrossRamp technology, where you can adjust the incline of the ramp. By adjusting the ramp you can target different muscle groups and work the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. You can also kick up your cardio burn.

What makes the CrossRamp technology on the Precor ellipticals exceptional is that while you increase the angle you maintain a true elliptical motion — a motion that is natural to the way you move. This technology is protected by a strict patent, and consequently competitor's must compromise in the design of their incline feature.

However, unlike the higher priced Precor models, with the EFX 5.23 you have to adjust the ramp manually and you only can adjust to three different positions. When I workout on my elliptical I make constant adjustment, but for others it may not be an issue.

Precor Elliptical Motion

The other feature worth noting on the EFX 5.23, or any Precor crosstrainer, is the smooth and natural elliptical motion. The rear drive mechanics makes this one of the smoothest machines built. It is also one of the quietest. No matter how hard I pushed the ESF 5.23 it was virtually silent.

Precor has over 250 patents on their fitness equipment. The company is fanatical in their research and development that is focused on building the most ergonomic crosstrainer in the industry. Furthermore, this R&D results in a crosstraining machine that gives your an efficient workout while you have a lower perceived level of exertion in comparison to other cardio machines.

Fitness Source Review - Precor EFX 5.23 Elliptical Trainer

There are a number of reasons to consider buying the Precor EFX 5.23 elliptical trainer...

1. It is an extremely durable. In fact, many of the design features on the EFX 5.23 originated from their commercial models.
2. The elliptical motion is the most natural you will find on any brand. Precor invented the elliptical trainer and competitors are limited by patent restrictions in copying their biomechanical designs.
3. The CrossRamp technology give you the ability to exercise more muscles and efficiently burn more calories, while maintaining a pure elliptical motion.

You do need to consider whether the manual incline is an issue, in which case you will want to upgrade to the EFX 5.25. Regardless which model you choose, you are getting the feel of a Precor elliptical, and that is why people are willing to pay a premium.