Sole Elliptical Review

Working full-time while also caring for 4 children can be exhausting.  For me, I am either sitting at the computer or chasing after my children.  It is a fast paced lifestyle and one that does not lend itself to quality "me" time.  I often struggle to keep my eyes open during the day and eating healthy???......forget it.  Until, that is, I made an important investment in my health and wellbeing.  I bought a Sole Fitness E55 Elliptical

I really wasn't all that familiar with Elliptical machines.  I knew all about treadmills.  I have used treadmills in the past.....HATED IT!!!  They were loud, cumbersome and I didn't like the feeling of my feet slapping against the moving tread.  It jarred my knees and, to be honest, I had a hard time keeping my balance.

I HATE working out. I like the feeling I get after I work out but getting motivated is difficult.  I need a distraction....like watching television.  So when my husband and I were talking about how we both needed to get back into shape I immediately told him the gym was out.  I barely had time to brush my hair in the morning, let alone find a sitter for 4 kids and get to the gym.  Aerobic videos?  No way.  I don't enjoy watching a tiny, ultra-fit beauty jumping around like it is nothing while I lumber away feeling like I am about to stroke out.  My husband suggested purchasing an Elliptical Machine so we began to research which Elliptical would give us the most bang for our buck.

We finally decided upon the  Sole Fitness E55 Elliptical

I enjoy so many things about this machine.  One of the biggest factors is that it is so quiet.  I have it set up in my office so I am able to put my 20 minutes on the Elliptical machine in while I watch t.v.!  I don't have to have the television volume turned up to a deafening level just to be able to hear.  Unlike a treadmill, the E55 Elliptical
is whisper quiet.

Another plus for me is the fact that the foot pads move with you so while my foot raises up to take another step, the footpad raises up with me.  No more slapping of the feet or jarring of the knees.  It is a fluid motion.  And since the arm bars move along with you, you are able to keep your balance and feel like you are getting a total body workout.

To change the set of muscles you are working out, you can easily switch from a forward motion to a backward motion and if you need to give your arms a rest during the workout there are stationary arm bars you can utilize as well.  The stationary handle bars are equipped with a built-in pulse sensors so you can keep track of your heart rate during your workout.  It also comes with a heart rate chest strap so you don't have to bother with switching from the moving arm bars to the stationary handle bars if you don't want to.

My husband and I both use the Sole Elliptical.  He is a fire fighter so it is important for him to keep in great cardio shape.  Admittedly, he is in a LOT better shape than I am so his workout settings are quite different than mine.   The E55 Elliptical
, however, has the option to save two different user settings so instead of having to set up your workout every time you step on the machine, with the Sole Elliptical all you have to do is press User1 or User2 and your settings are pulled up automatically.

After using the E55 Elliptical
I found that I have more energy and more patience than before I started working out. My stress level has decreased and my self-esteem has increased. Giving birth is a wonderful experience, however, afterward you no longer have the fact that there is another person living inside as an excuse for your large belly. I am finally starting to feel a little less "blimp-like" and a little more like the woman my husband married. I am no longer embarrassed to wear shorts and that ugly arm flab is finally disappearing.

For me, working out 20 minutes a day 3x a week is no longer inconvenient or a scheduling nightmare. I am able to work out in the comfort of my own home and at my own pace.

When it comes to an Elliptical, Sole is the way to go. After using a Sole Elliptical I will never go back to using a treadmill again.

Sole E55 Elliptical