For a thorough cardio workout that will strengthen your heart and improve your cardiovascular health, the York X201 elliptical is a good choice. Most reviews from users online report that this compact machine is easy to assemble, simple to use and quite effective at getting you in shape (as long as you actually use it!).

Overall reviews for this product have been exceptionally positive, with the only potential caveat being that it tends to wobble if you use it on carpet. Placing it on hardwood flooring or tiles, or simply placing some boards under it will eliminate this problem.

The York X201 comes with 16 intensity levels, which are controlled by magnetic resistance. The higher you go on the intensity levels, the harder the workout becomes and the more you work your heart. The adjustability of these levels gives you the ability to customize your workout routine to your body's needs.

You can work within your personal fitness level, gradually increasing your workout intensity until you're at your target level. This is a vast improvement over older models of elliptical trainers that have just one or two levels that you have to try to match.

There are also 21 workout programs you can choose to use, in order to keep your exercise routine interesting. After all, if you get bored, you probably won't stick with your workouts. In addition, there are 17 user programs included, three of which are controlled by your heart rate.

This is an interesting feature, as it's designed to give you the exact workout your body needs, based on the output of your heart. These programs keep you from overdoing it, while making sure you don't go too easy on yourself.

The York X201 Elliptical has built-in pulse sensors in the handles, and displays the information the sensors gather on the LCD monitor. The monitor also shows you such valuable information as how long you've been exercising, how far you've gone in virtual distance, and how many calories you've burned.

The machine is fully transportable, so you can take it from room to room with ease. It's compact in size, so it won't take up a vast amount of space. If you're looking for a great workout on a machine that offers a lot of value for a very low price, then you should consider the York X201.