If you have excessive weight and bulging body fats, you surely are certain about your need to invest in such machines. It is not just another fad, although some people treat it as one. You should decide to tediously and strictly use your cardio exercise equipment if you want to make use of it. Make your investment matter. Use the machine correctly or under the appropriate supervision of a personal fitness trainer for best results. Be cautious when using the machine because wrong form in using it could lead to uncomfortable body strains. Elliptical machines facilitate elliptical motions. Most compare the use of this cardio exercise equipment to actual cycling. How much are you willing to spend on the equipment? Determining your goals would help you identify what equipment will be purchased. For example, if you are after total cardio workout, then definitely a treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike is needed. If you plan on building more muscle, then you would probably need pull-up bars, push-up stands, weights, etc. Treadmills are the common machines used to increase the heart s performance but if you have undergone any trauma or injury on the joints of your lower extremity then chances are you won t be able to handle the impact. In this case the elliptical trainer may help you get through the rehabilitation period while maintaining the appropriate workout for your heart. Identify what cardio machine you would like to have. There are numerous cardio equipment in the market, if you walked into a fitness equipment store, you could get overwhelmed with the different equipments and various models. Trainers, family members or your partner may recommend different kinds of equipment. Your stationary bike should not be making any squeaking noise. If it does, then check the pedals and the pedal shaft. It should be lubricated every three to four months. All exercise equipment should be checked every two to three months for loose nuts and bolts. What most people forget is that the equipment manual is not only a guide for setting up the exercise machine.