Best budget friendly elliptical for big people

[Reu]

I'm 5'0, 200 pounds. I'm not as heavy as a lot of other big people, yet two ellipticals broke although they had weight limits of 250-330. First broke because I'd subconsciously stand on my toes causing the pedal to break in half. Second one, the resistance stopped working probably because I always pedaled fast while on the highest levels.

Edited April 19, 2022 by Reu

[Sydney - Guru Team]

As far as a budget-friendly option, I would check out the Sole E25 Elliptical. We haven't tested this model in particular, but I've linked our spec review of it. In our experience, Sole makes really stable equipment, and they back up the construction with a lifetime warranty for the frame, 350 lb weight capacity, and a heavy 20 lb flywheel.