I am biased when it comes to the Precor Elliptical Trainer.  The Precor Elliptical was the first machine I ever tried and it remains my favorite today. These machines go well beyond the construction and durability that is required for your home. A Precor Elliptical Trainer is meant to withstand the hours upon hours and thousands of different users at a gym for several years. Needless to say, a Precor Elliptical Trainer will last a home user a life time.  You will notice a few reviews on the Precor, and all of them give these units the very highest rating of 5-stars.