Best Elliptical Cross Trainers UK (2025)
"The elliptical is the master of low-impact conditioning. By recruiting arms and legs without the ground-strike of running, it protects joints while burning high calories. The key for UK buyers is the 'stride length'—cheap machines have short, choppy strides (14") that feel awful. A quality machine demands length, so check your floor space carefully. **January Buyer's Note:** Many buyers choose ellipticals to train around an injury (bad knees or back). If this is you, smooth magnetic resistance is non-negotiable to prevent jarring."
Editor's Picks: Premium Feel
Machines that deliver the long, flat elliptical path found in health club equipment, ensuring maximum comfort.
Best for Families (Adjustable)
If users of different heights will share the machine, an adjustable stride is a game-changing feature for comfort.
Best Value & Compact
Ellipticals are notoriously large. These picks manage to squeeze a good workout into a more manageable floor plan.