I really enjoy the Stamina InMotion E1000. My daughter and I use it every day to avoid exercising in the cold. It's compact, easy to use, and a great workout.
I had this elliptical for about 7 years it totally did the job. I would run for 30 minutes- 1 hour. The wheel has now deteriorated but I feel I got my money out of it, I am now going to buy the same one but the one that has a handle bar because I do feel it would help me balance better. I had really bad knees and this definitely helps! Great brand!
Before I received the Compact Strider I was concerned that it might not be solid and substantial enough. As soon as I assembled it ( easy to do with good instructions) I found it is a very substantial piece of equipment that is very well made. Provides a very good work out.