The Precor Company invented the Elliptical trainer fitness machine.   It was such a unique exercise device Precor EFX was awarded a few valuable patents by the US Government.

The Precor elliptical is the best and most popular because the design is far superior to any other brand.   Competition usually follows the leader and copies any popular design.  But Precor has legal Patents to protect themselves from copies.

The Patent protected design features are: stride length, stride design and the elevation ramp function.   These features are what users enjoy.  Users don’t care about Patents, or brands, or who was first.   Users care about the workout experience.  And Precor wins hands down.

Precor ellipticals are so reliable and dependable from a maintenance and repairs point of view.   This is because the design uses the person exercising as the motor.  If the user does not move his/her legs and arms the Precor does not engage.

With the simple ramp design and rear end functions.  The Precor is a winner for years and years.   Once you buy a Precor elliptical there is no reason to replace it.