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19 of the best cross trainers for runners to buy in 2024

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19 of the best cross trainers for runners to buy in 2024

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BEST CROSS TRAINER WITH BUILT-IN WORKOUTS

NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 Elliptical

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BEST CROSS TRAINER WITH BUILT-IN WORKOUTS

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This is so much more than a cross trainer — it’s also a personal trainer and your own mini gym right in your own home. It includes access to trainer-led workouts courtesy of iFIT, with automatically adjusting resistance and incline — clever stuff.

Complete with speakers, fan, touchscreen and wheels so you can easily move it around your home, plus the cushioned pedals are a nice touch.

Key specs

Fly wheel 11kg
Size 173 x 74 x 174cm
Max user weight 159kg
Stride length 45-48cm adjustable

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BEST CROSS TRAINER ON A BUDGET

Dripex Magnetic Elliptical Cross Trainer

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BEST CROSS TRAINER ON A BUDGET

Dripex Magnetic Elliptical Cross Trainer

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This top-rated cross trainer is incredibly quiet, has eight different resistance levels and has wheels so you can easily roll it away once you’ve finished your workout.

There’s even a tablet holder so you can sesh Netflix while you sweat. Check the voucher box to save £30 today.

Key specs

Fly wheel 6kg
Size 49 x 99 x 150cm
Max user weight 120kg
Stride length 35cm adjustable

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BEST SPACE-SAVING CROSS TRAINER

Schwinn Fitness Elliptical Series 510E

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BEST SPACE-SAVING CROSS TRAINER

Schwinn Fitness Elliptical Series 510E

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We’re big fans of this space-saving design. With a 46cm stride length and compact console, it’s ideal for those who don’t have a room dedicated to fitness (just us?) and want to tuck their cross trainer away in a corner.

It has 16 levels of resistance, and, if you sync up with the Explore the World app, you can race 27 routes through 19 different locations alongside workout buddies. Competitive, us?

Key specs

Size 1‎61 x 135 x 159cm
Max user weight 136kg
Stride length 46cm

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BEST FOLDING CROSS TRAINER

NordicTrack SpaceSaver SE7i

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BEST FOLDING CROSS TRAINER

NordicTrack SpaceSaver SE7i

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This is the perfect cross trainer for those who are short on space but still want a top-of-the-range piece of kit. Simply fold the handles and console down on this machine and you can then store it upright out of the way or tucked into a cupboard. Genius!

And don’t worry, you’re not sacrificing any features – this elliptical has an impressive 22 levels of resistance, adjustable incline up to eight degrees and 24 built-in workouts.

Key specs

Fly wheel 8kg rear drive
Size 203 x 81 x 180cm
Max user weight 135kg
Stride length 46cm

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BEST 2-IN-1 CROSS TRAINER

Neezee 2 in 1 Cross Trainer

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2 in 1 Cross Trainer

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BEST 2-IN-1 CROSS TRAINER

Neezee 2 in 1 Cross Trainer

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Is it a cross trainer? It is an exercise bike? It’s both! This clever piece of kit offers spinning and elliptical training in one neat package. The comfortable seat is fully adjustable, it has reassuringly grippy pedals and you can ramp up the magnetic resistance a la your favourite spin class with the tension adjustment dial.

Psst — check the ‘Apply £30 voucher‘ box to save!

Key specs

Fly wheel 2.3kg front-mounted fly wheel
Size 100 x 48 x 150cm
Max user weight 120kg

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR FUNCTIONALITY

Viavito Sina Elliptical Cross Trainer

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR FUNCTIONALITY

Viavito Sina Elliptical Cross Trainer

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Tech-savvy runners will appreciate this clever machine that stacks up fairly small compared to some cross trainers on the market, but still comes with plenty of metrics to monitor your fitness goals.

With 20 workout programmes and 32 levels to experiment with, it will definitely keep you busy. We particularly like the dual-colour backlit LCD display with hand-pulse sensors that provides accurate real-time heart rate info.

It also allows you to store up to four different user profiles, making it a great cross trainer for the whole family to use.

Key specs

Fly wheel 9kg rear drive
Size 132 x 55 x 170cm
Max user weight 120kg
Stride length 38cm

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BEST HYBRID BIKE CROSS TRAINER

ProForm Hybrid Trainer Elliptical

Hybrid Trainer Elliptical

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BEST HYBRID BIKE CROSS TRAINER

ProForm Hybrid Trainer Elliptical

If you can’t decide between an exercise bike or a cross trainer, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can now buy both with this clever hybrid machine.

And if you’ve ever fancied traversing the Swiss Alps from the comfort of your own home while you’re at it, you can do that too! This futuristic set up comes with an extensive workout library powered by Google Maps Street View, enabling you to sweat all over the world.

What’s more, it comes with eight elliptical and eight bike workouts to keep you occupied. Every home needs one of these.

Key specs

Fly wheel 6kg rear drive
Size 180 x 64 x 154 cm
Max user weight 149kg
Stride length 38cm

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BEST WALKER-STYLE CROSS TRAINER

Sunny Health and Fitness Air Walk Elliptical Trainer

Air Walk Elliptical Trainer

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BEST WALKER-STYLE CROSS TRAINER

Sunny Health and Fitness Air Walk Elliptical Trainer

This clever elliptical machine uses a swing motion, rather than a flywheel, to mimic a wide stride that will get your heart rate up in no time.

It has a cushioned ab pad to encourage you to stand up straight (and stop you flying forwards!), while the dinky display lets you keep an half an eye on your stats while you devour the new season of Bake Off. Plus it folds up to half its size, so it’s ideal for smaller spaces.

Key specs

Size 156 x 48 x 138cm
Max user weight 95kg
Stride length 76cm

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR MULTIPLE USERS

JTX Fitness JTX Tri-Fit

JTX Tri-Fit

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR MULTIPLE USERS

JTX Fitness JTX Tri-Fit

With a 17kg flywheel this cross trainer is a serious piece of kit, so it’s better suited to homes with floor space to spare. But thanks to ample stride length it’s also a great all-rounder for the whole family to use.

It comes with 16 levels of resistance and 12 workout programmes, including some cracking hill workouts to keep you sweating.

Key specs

Fly wheel 17kg rear drive
Size 153 x 75 x 173cm
Max user weight 135kg
Stride length 40-51cm

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BEST SELF-POWERED CROSS TRAINER

DOMYOS Self-Powered Smart Cross Trainer EL540

Self-Powered Smart Cross Trainer EL540

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BEST SELF-POWERED CROSS TRAINER

DOMYOS Self-Powered Smart Cross Trainer EL540

Keen to replicate the great outdoors and train in your conservatory, garage or even in your back yard on a sunny day? This cross trainer is self-powered so you won’t need a plug socket nearby to get to work.

We found it to be a smooth, quiet ride that’s surprisingly easy to move about the house (and yes, maybe we’ve dragged it in front of the TV more times than we’d care to mention).

And with nine training programmes to keep us occupied we didn’t miss the mains power. The smart console can still connect to fitness apps, and the 39cm stride length was perfect for our medium-height tester.

Key specs

Fly wheel 9kg rear drive
Size 146 x 63 x 159cm
Max user weight 130kg
Stride length 39cm

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BEST PORTABLE CROSS TRAINER

JLL Fitness CT500 Elliptical Cross Trainer

CT500 Elliptical Cross Trainer

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BEST PORTABLE CROSS TRAINER

JLL Fitness CT500 Elliptical Cross Trainer

Wheels on this quality cross trainer make it easy to move around, from garden to garage and home gym to spare room.

It has a tablet holder so you can Netflix binge while you burn calories, plus all the features you’d expect: 12 magnetic resistance levels, handle-mounted heart-rate sensors, a bottle holder, non-slip pedals and manual settings for time, distance and calorie targets.

Key specs

Fly wheel 18kg
Size 152.4 x 57.8 x 16cm
Max user weight 110kg
Stride length 40cm

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BEST CROSS TRAINER WITH PERSONAL TRAINING

NordicTrack Elliptical Cross Trainer C 5.5

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BEST CROSS TRAINER WITH PERSONAL TRAINING

NordicTrack Elliptical Cross Trainer C 5.5

This clever cross trainer from NordicTrack comes with a host of cool features, including Bluetooth speakers, adjustable strides and the option to add iFIT membership, for interactive personal training at home.

Key specs

Fly wheel 7kg
Size 169 x 63 x 169cm
Max user weight 125kg
Stride length 46-51cm adjustable

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR SMALL SPACES

Pro Fitness XTS2000 2 in 1 Cross Trainer

XTS2000 2 in 1 Cross Trainer

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR SMALL SPACES

Pro Fitness XTS2000 2 in 1 Cross Trainer

If you live in a small apartment, this cross trainer is compact enough to squeeze into the corner without taking up too much space when not in use. But despite its diminutive size, it still comes with an impressive range of metrics to monitor your workouts, plus 16 different speeds and 12 user programmes to get your sweat on.

Key specs

Fly wheel 6kg rear drive
Size 162 x 68 x 125cm
Max user weight 120kg
Stride length 33cm

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BEST BUDGET CROSS TRAINER

JLL Fitness CT300 Home Luxury Elliptical Cross Trainer

CT300 Home Luxury Elliptical Cross Trainer

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BEST BUDGET CROSS TRAINER

JLL Fitness CT300 Home Luxury Elliptical Cross Trainer

This is one of the best cross trainers you’ll find for under £250, but that doesn’t mean it’s a lightweight piece of kit. It’s well built, with eight levels of magnetic resistance and a 5.5kg flywheel, so expect to work hard.

It comes with a handy tablet stand (so you can stream as you sweat), plus a console display and heart rate sensors. The 32cm stride length mean it might not to be suited to those on the taller side, but for everyone else it’s a solid bet.

Key specs

Fly wheel 5.5kg rear drive
Size 120 x 61 x 167cm
Max user weight 100kg
Stride length 32cm

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BEST PREMIUM CROSS TRAINER

Technogym Elliptical

Elliptical

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BEST PREMIUM CROSS TRAINER

Technogym Elliptical

Technogym stocks top-qual gyms around the world, and right now you can bring home a slice of the action for a discounted price. Yes, it’s still an investment, but you can pay monthly (currently £86.25).

Thie foldable machine performs as it looks — sleek as hell. It’s basically silent and super smooth, with 25 resistance levels and a max wattage of 600. Plus there’s a secure tablet stand so you can enjoy the routines and guided workouts in the Technogym Live app.

Key specs

Size 162 x 65 x 160cm (when in use), 75 x 65 x 160cm (when folded)
Max user weight 130kg
Stride length Variable

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR BEGINNERS

JLL Fitness CT200 Home Elliptical Cross Trainer

CT200 Home Elliptical Cross Trainer

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR BEGINNERS

JLL Fitness CT200 Home Elliptical Cross Trainer

If you’re new to the world of cross training and looking to work on your overall fitness, this machine still has an impressive set of features for the price tag. The 5kg bi-directional flywheel provides enough weight for a low-impact workout, while eight resistance settings will get your heart rate pumping.

We particularly like the tablet holder so you can catch up on your favourite boxset while getting your sweat on. With 32cm stride length this is better suited to shorter runners, but if you’re looking for a simple but effective option it’s a great model for beginners.

Key specs

Fly wheel 5kg bi-directional drive
Size 115 x 75 x 158cm
Max user weight 100kg
Stride length 32cm

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BEST CHEAP CROSS TRAINER

Sunny Health and Fitness Magnetic Elliptical Bike Cross Trainer

Magnetic Elliptical Bike Cross Trainer

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BEST CHEAP CROSS TRAINER

Sunny Health and Fitness Magnetic Elliptical Bike Cross Trainer

This cheap and cheerful cross trainer is simple to set up, with stabilisers to keep your workout steady and smooth, and a digital display showing time, speed, distance, calories and your pulse. With a short stride length, it’s also great if you’re tight on space.

Key specs

Size 144 x 43 x 71cm
Max user weight 100kg
Stride length 28cm

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR OCCASIONAL USE

Opti 2-in-1 Air Cross Trainer and Exercise Bike

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BEST CROSS TRAINER FOR OCCASIONAL USE

Opti 2-in-1 Air Cross Trainer and Exercise Bike

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If price is a sticking point and you’re only an occasional user, this 2-in-1 cross trainer and exercise bike is a great starting point.

It’s not the quietest model on our list, but if you’re hoping to simply mix up your running and record your key stats in the process, this is a great compromise.

Key specs

Fly wheel 1.9kg rear drive
Size 151 x 63 x 92cm
Max user weight 100kg
Stride length 27cm

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BEST BASIC CROSS TRAINER

DOMYOS Cross Trainer Essential 120

Cross Trainer Essential 120

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BEST BASIC CROSS TRAINER

DOMYOS Cross Trainer Essential 120

This cross trainer is aimed at beginners so it’s fairly basic in design and functionality. But despite its simplicity it can still measure your calories, distance, time, speed and heart rate while you work out, and the 6kg fly wheel is weighty enough to provide a smooth ride.

It’s better suited to occasional use, but will still make a positive addition to your training routine.

Key specs

Fly wheel 6kg rear drive
Size 115 x 75 x 158cm
Max user weight 100kg
Stride length 32cm

 

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