Star Trac Ellipticals Review

StarTrac’s made-in-the-USA ellipticals are exceptional fitness machines. Most StarTrac equipment is designed for hotel workout rooms and commercial gyms, but several elliptical models are intended for residential use. These expensive ellipticals are built to last a lifetime.

Some StarTrac cross trainers are advertised as ellipticals, but others are referred to as Total Body Trainers. Regardless of their names, the machines all provide low-impact cardiovascular workouts with elliptical leg motions and moving arm bars.

Brand Features of StarTrac Ellipticals

• High quality – StarTrac machines are made with high-end electronics, heavy flywheels, shock-absorbing pedals, and other components that set them apart from cheap ellipticals.

• Long strides – StarTrac ellipticals and Total Body Trainers have long 18”-20” strides, suiting small to tall users.

• Articulating pedals – The pedals rotate to support the user’s best natural motion.

• Programs – These cross trainers have relatively few programs. Most of the StarTracs have 8 or 10 options. Examples of programs include Quick Start, Dynamic Heart Rate Control, and Constant Heart Rate Control.

• Heart monitor – Heart monitors are included.

• Stability – Each 450-pound machine can easily support a 350-pound user.

• OK warranties –StarTrac home products have three-year warranties on parts and labor.

Overall Rating for StarTrac Ellipticals

StarTrac cross trainers have some outstanding features: 30-pound flywheels, articulating footpads, long strides, and great electronics. However, one shortcoming is the relatively low number of programs.

Although the 3-year warranty on StarTrac ellipticals isn’t exceptionally long, it’s long enough to instill confidence in most buyers – and according to customer reviews, these machines rarely require repair. If you can afford an expensive fitness machine, then a StarTrac cross trainer could serve you well for many years.