I would suggest that you test it out first. Most home ellipticals does not have the full range of motion as the ones in the gym. The cheaper ones have a more circular range of motion (like a stair stepper) instead of a full elliptical range of motion. I bought this Nordic Track model. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00610438000P?vName=Fitness+%26+Sports&cName=Ellipticals&sbf=Brand&sbv=NordicTrack It works well, but it is quite large (and heavy), and it takes up a lot of space, since it cannot be folded down.