cross trainer - advice please

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I am thinking of buying a corss trainer to get fit as dh is away a lot so I cannot get out that often to go walking or swimming

The two I am thinking of are

Body Sculpture and Eclipse

I like the fact they measure BMI and have the pre set heart rate and 'fat burn' programs. Ideally I would have liked one with the pulse measurement in the moving arms but they seem a lot more expensive.

Anyone got any suggestions which is better or alternatives?

Thanks

We have a cross trainer, a nordic ski. We never use it. I don't think anyone ever uses home exercise equipment.

There are lots of good DVDs out there that are a) cheaper and b) take up a lot less room.