Stride length, Q-factor, pedal geometry, joint comfort on ellipticals
Keep your elliptical quiet, aligned, and joint-friendly with a simple routine: post-workout cleaning, weekly bolt and rail checks, and twice-yearly PTFE lubrication. Learn to spot early red flags and know when professional service prevents bigger problems.
Measure stride length and Q‑factor with quick at-home tests to choose a compact elliptical that matches your body and space. Follow practical checks for stride path, clearance, and multi-user setup to prevent knee strain and avoid costly mistakes.
Learn which elliptical metrics actually matter for pain‑free progress - stride length, cadence, and Q‑factor - and why calories and generic heart‑rate zones can mislead. Use simple tape‑measure checks and cadence targets to align the machine to your body, protect your joints, and track sustainable gains.
Use two quick measurements to tell if the EFX 5.35’s 21–24.5-inch adjustable stride and CrossRamp geometry will match your natural gait for joint-friendly workouts. Get no-nonsense fit-by-inseam guidance plus realistic space, ceiling, noise, and performance notes to decide if it belongs in your home.
Get precise, evidence-backed guidance to use an elliptical for injury recovery: when to start, how to fit stride length and Q-factor, and how to set resistance and cadence. Includes a 5-minute home alignment test to protect healing joints and rebuild gait.
