Stride length, Q-factor, pedal geometry, joint comfort on ellipticals
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.
