Cross trainer buying guides

Expert-tested cross trainers for every need and budget.

Our top elliptical cross trainers for low-impact home cardio.

Full elliptical machines built for a home workout.

Compact seated pedal machines for desk and sofa.

Smooth, quiet magnetic-resistance ellipticals.

Ultra-quiet machines for flats and shared homes.

Space-saving machines that fold or tuck away.

Great-value ellipticals that get you moving for less.

Machines that double as an elliptical and exercise bike.

Dripex's popular value ellipticals, ranked.

Type, resistance, flywheel, stride and size explained.

How the two home-cardio machines compare.

What a cross trainer can and can't do for your goals.