All Center Drive Elliptical Machines

True ES700 Elliptical

With self-adjusting stride and other premium features, the ES700 Elliptical is True’s most advanced elliptical for home use. Other elliptical trainers might have too-short or too-long stride paths, but the ES700 auto-adjusts to let any user move naturally and with very low impact on sensitive joints and tendons. A bonus is that with stride settings…

True M50 Elliptical

The True M50 Elliptical is the leading model in the M Series of home use ellipticals from True Fitness. While the M Series is entry level for True, it’s relatively high-end for the home gym industry. The M50 retails for $2699 and looks very similar to center drive ellipticals that True builds for health clubs,…

True Performance 300 (PS300)

True Fitness builds the PS300, or Performance 300 Elliptical, from commercial components and pairs it with a long warranty for home use. As a high-end elliptical with its drive housed at the center, the PS300 lets you get club quality exercise without sacrificing much of your living space. Its $3299 retail price is above average,…

True M30 Elliptical

The True M30 Elliptical ($2299) is the lowest-priced model in a residential elliptical line from True Fitness. This brand also builds commercial cardio trainers, and all their fitness equipment is reviewed as high quality. True ellipticals for home use have center drives, which helps makes them space-conscious and easy to use. The motion supported on…

NordicTrack FreeStride Trainer FS7i Elliptical

The FreeStride FS7i is one of two trainers in the brand new center drive series of FreeStride Trainers by NordicTrack, which has been selected as top pick for our coveted list of best ellipticals, home use, best elliptical under $2000 and best center drive. The unique and innovative 3-in-1 design of this trainer makes it very easy to get…

Precor AMT 835 with Open Stride

Precor’s AMT 835 with Open Stride™ Adaptive Movement Trainer is a mid-range model in Precor’s 830 Line of the Experience Series™ machines by Precor that is a low-impact trainer offering an all-in-one design and featuring the brand new Open Stride™ feature. For $9,395, this is one of the best valued machines in the AMT line…

Octane Zero Runner ZR7 Elliptical

The Zero Runner ZR7 is a unique cardio trainer built in the USA by Octane Fitness. It’s named for what it lets people do: run with zero harsh impact! Additionally the ZR7 supports walking, jogging and simulated climbing. Its elliptical footpath naturally adjusts to match the user’s gait up to 58”. For all exercise types…

NordicTrack FreeStride Trainer FS9i Elliptical

The FreeStride FS9i is the elite trainer in the brand new center drive series of the FreeStride Trainer by NordicTrack. The unique and innovative 3-in-1 design of this trainer makes it very easy to get an efficient workout that works multiple muscle groups, with the ability to use the trainer as a stair climber, elliptical…

NordicTrack A.C.T. Commercial 7 Elliptical

The A.C.T. Commercial 7 is the mid-range trainer in the Mid-Merch Commercial series of center drive trainers. Just as with other trainers in this series, the A.C.T. Commercial 7 does not disappoint when it comes to fitness tracking options. Featuring a 5 inch backlit display, this trainer comes equipped with iFit, module included. iFit is…

NordicTrack A.C.T. Commercial Elliptical

The A.C.T. Commercial elliptical is the entry-level trainer in the Mid-Merch Commercial series of center drive trainers, offered for around $1000. Unlike the other trainers in this series, this model lacks an advanced console but it does feature iFit compatibility, module included, as well as 26 built-in workout programs and 22 digital levels of resistance. …