Front Driven Elliptical Trainers or Rear Drive – Which is Better?
Are front driven elliptical trainers as equally regarded in the fitness industry as the rear drive models are? They are often regarded as shuffle trainers and, depending on the model, you may have even used a forward drive machine that felt like a “stepper.” If youve paid attention to the expensive commercial monsters youve been using at the gym to get your butt in shape, then youve probably noticed they are not front driven elliptical trainers but rear drive machines. High end brands such as Precor and Life Fitness put the flywheel at the back which provides a truer and more natural heel-toe ellipse. Different Approaches to Motion Lets look at two popular manufacturers who use different approaches to the motion: Sole, which use front drive; and Smooth, which use a rear drive design. In our Elliptical Trainer Comparison Chart $1000 – $2000, you can see that Sole and Smooth machines in the same price range each score very well for features, warranty and perks. Their main difference then
