I am sold. Elliptical machines are outstanding. The bike will now likely be a last resort. I still don't like Smith machines however. I went to Gold's today and had them show me around just so I could get away later and get on a bench. This was the first time I've lifted free weights in literally years. Over 5 years.

It felt really good to throw around the weights again. And I was very surprised at how easy I could knock out reps with 135. I know it's just a warm-up weight, but still, I haven't lifted in so long, and this was done after I had benched on the Smith in my apartment gym. I'm seriously thinking of getting a six-month membership, but they want $39 to sign up and then $39.99 a month. That's too much.