Best Elliptical Machines Reviews

Horizon Fitness EX-57 Elliptical Trainer

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The Horizon EX-57 elliptical gives you club-quality performance - from the smooth stride motion to the easy programmability - and recreates the feeling of running or walking without leaving home. 8 motorized resistance levels let you adjust the intensity of your workout, and the clear LCD screen displays heart rate and other key workout feedback.

Horizon Fitness EX-59 Elliptical Trainer

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Horizon EX - 59 Elliptical Trainer delivers home results like no other! Easy access. Quiet, reliable movement. SIXstar Certified for a smooth, natural feel. Horizon blends club-quality features and durability for a truly effective home workout. And, with MP3 compatibility and a COOLfit fitness fan, you'll enjoy using the EX-59 as much as you'll enjoy the results! SIXstar Certified Comfort: ZEROgap provides ideal pedal placement with zero distance between them to eliminate stress on your hips and back; StraightUP body posture keeps you upright for maximum comfort, minimal fatigue and faster results; 10" SUREstep provides easy access with a low step-on height to make it safer for mounting / dismounting; IDEALfit optimal handlebar spacing puts grips within ideal reach and distance for both small and large users; 18" FLATellipse foot path provides a more natural foot path, mimicking walking and running motions while minimizing fatigue; SMOOTHpulley large-drive pulley ratio increases the angular momentum of the elliptical for the smoothest, most effective motion possible.; For convenience: Rear access and low pedal height for easy entry and exit; Sonic Surround speakers with MP3 compatibility lets you listen to your favorite tunes; COOLfit fitness fan.; For control: 10 electronic resistance levels let you adjust the intensity of your workout; 10 program options add variety and easy on-the-fly changes; Heavy-duty 14.3-lb. flywheel provides smooth, fluid movement; Magnetic brake resistance is quiet and consistent.; More details: Measures 73 x 22 x 65"h.; Weighs 178 lbs.; 275 lb. user capacity; Some assembly required.; Order yours today! Please Note: This item is shipped by commercial carrier curbside. Curbside delivery (i.e., liftgate delivery to the curb) is required for this item. Unloading is the customer's responsibility, including off the back of the truck. Ships in 1 box: 57" x 16" x 31", 178 lbs. No expedited delivery. High-value orders require a physical street add

Horizon Fitness E52 Programmable Elliptical Trainer

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Constructed from heavy-gauge steel, the Horizon E52 Elliptical Trainer is a dual action elliptical that is specifically designed to provide you with a strenuous workout for both your upper and lower body. The E52 has a generous 16” stride length and a 30” pedal arm length for a smooth and ergonomic stride. Additionally, the Horizon E52 offers 20 levels of resistance to help you meet or exceed your workout goals. The E52 incorporates 4 pre-programmed personal trainer workouts designed to challenge every type of user. A striking blue backlit LCD screen displays your workout progress allowing you to easily monitor your progress at a glance. The addition of the one touch keys makes it easy to modify your workout program on the fly, and an easy to use contact heart rate monitor is built into the hand grip to monitor your pulse.

Stamina InMotion II Manual Treadmill

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Stamina InMotion II Manual Treadmill Reviews

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The Stamina INMotion II manual treadmill is an easy, affordable way to get a great cardiovascular workout at home regardless of the weather or time of day. Because there is no motor, the INMotion II treadmill is quiet so you can work out while you watch TV or listen to music without disturbing others. The 42 long walking/running deck accommodates both longer and shorter strides, and you can adjust the incline for the workout intensity that is right for you. When not in use, fold, roll, and store away in a closet or corner.

Sole F63 Treadmill (2011 Model)

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:15:18 +0000

The Sole® T63 treadmill boasts a continuous-duty 2.5 HP motor that delivers challenging speeds up to 10 MPH and inclines up to 15%. As an additional perk, the console is designed with built-in speakers, which allow you to plug in your MP3 player for a rockin' ride. Inside Delivery: Includes delivery over the first threshold of your home; doesn't include flights of stairs in the house, assembly or debris removal.

Horizon Fitness T101-3 Treadmill (2012 Model)

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Horizon Fitness T101-3 Treadmill (2012 Model)

[See post to watch Flash video]Horizon treadmills are all about one thing – quality. Quality suspension and deck systems to help protect your body; best-in-class motors that keep going strong for years to come; and meaningful, motivating programming to help you meet your goals. At Horizon, we carefully design each treadmill to give you the comfort, control and convenience you need to succeed. Horizon treadmills use large, heavy frames, making them more solid and stable than competitors'. The Horizon T101 offers a comfortable beginning - durability and value rolled into an attractive design featuring 9 programming options.

Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer

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Elliptical trainers provide an effective cardiovascular workout that combines upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion. By emulating the natural motion of your foot while supporting your heel throughout the stride, elliptical trainers are much easier on your knees and joints. In addition to feeling more natural while working out, regular use on ellipticals will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health and burning calories.

The Schwinn 431 accommodates a wide variety of users, with a full-sized 18-inch stride length and bi-directional pedaling action that lets the user pedal forward or backward depending on the targeted muscle groups. Users will also appreciate the variety of workout programs, including three heart-rate controlled programs, a calorie goal program, a time trial, a fitness test, 10 profile programs, two custom programs, and a manual option. And thanks to the Eddy Current magnetic brake resistance system, the Schwinn 431 is smooth and quiet. Other details include an backlit LCD display with such feedback programs as Recovery Mode, Results Mode, and BMI; hand-grip heart rate monitors; a water bottle holder; and bottom wheels for easy transport. The Schwinn 431 measures 59 by 26 by 68 inches (L x W x H), weighs 165 pounds, and carries the following warranties: 15 years on the frame, two years on the parts, one year on the electronics, and 3 months on the labor.

A blue backlit LCD display allows you to track your progress with feedback programs such as Recovery Mode, Results Mode, and BMI.

A built-in cup holder helps you stay well hydrated while exercising.

Key Features:

Schwinn BioFit console design includes an integrated MP3/portable media compartment, on-console towel hook, fan and oversized cushioned footplates
Schwinn BioDyne performance system includes a 25-pound (11.3 kg) steel flywheel and computer controlled drive system that provide high inertia for smooth strides
Transport wheels for convenience, and oversized stabilizer tubes for rock-solid steadiness; biomechanically designed linkages to provide a comfortable movement of the foot throughout the elliptical motion
Multi-program and feature-packed Schwinn BioConnect computer allows users to input data, measure a variety of workout results, and track progress
Oversized bottle holder fits most beverage containers and may be removed and cleaned separately

Specifications:

Dimensions: 59 inches long by 26 inches wide by 68 inches tall
Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds
Power Requirements: AC Adapter
Performance Features Resistance Levels: 16
Resistance System: ECB (Eddy Current Brake) Resistance
Drive system: Computer Controlled
Workout Programs: Manual, Profile, Calorie Goal, Time Trial, Heart Rate Control, Fitness Test, Custom
Feedback Programs: BMI (Body Mass Index), Recovery Mode, Results Mode
Heart Rate Monitor: Grip Heart Rate Monitor
Computer Features Display Type: Blue Backlit LCD
Display Readout: Time, Interval Time, RPM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 15 years, parts - 2 years, electronics - 1 year, labor - 3 months

What's in the Box?
Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer, user's manual, warranty information

Compare These Recumbent Exercise Bikes
	Schwinn A40	Schwinn 420 (2009)	Schwinn 420 (2012)	Schwinn 431	Schwinn 460	Nautilus E514
Number of Programs	7	10	10	19	16	16
Workout Programs	1 Manual, 6 Profile	6 Profile, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode	6 Profiles, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode	1 Manual, 10 Profile, Calorie Goal, Time Trial, 3 Heart Rate Control, Fitness Test, 2 Custom	1 Manual, 11 Profile, 2 Custom for 2 Users	6 Profile, Quick Start, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Distance Goal, Calorie Goal, Results Mode
Performance Tracking	No	No	No	No	Schwinn Advantage™	No
Stride Length	Fixed 17 inch	Fixed 18 inch	Fixed 18 inch	Fixed 18 inch	Variable 2 to 28 inches	Fixed 18 inch
Polar® Heart Rate System	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate	contact	contact	contact	contact	telemetry enabled (with chest strap) & contact	telemetry enabled (with chest strap) & contact
Display Type	LCD	extra large LCD	LCD	blue backlit LCD	backlit touchscreen LCD	extra large blue backlit LCD
Resistance Levels	8	16	16	16	16	16
Other Features	magnetic eddy current brake, extra large console, articulating footplates, space saving front drive flywheel, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, powered by battery or AC adaptor (sold separately), transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers	magnetic eddy current brake, fixed & moving handlebars, articulating footplates, space saving front drive flywheel, extra large LCD window, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included	magnetic eddy current brake, articulating footplates, fixed & moving handlebars, space saving front drive flywheel, extra large console, speakers, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included	magnetic eddy current brake, articulating footplates, fixed & moving handlebars, space saving front drive flywheel, extra large console, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, ac adaptor included	magnetic eddy current brake, fixed & moving handlebars, space saving front drive flywheel, articulating foot plates, fan, transport wheels, water bottle holder, reading rack	magnetic eddy current brake, articulating footplates, space saving front drive flywheel, blower fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers
Dimensions (L x W x H)	59 x 23 x 64 inches	62 x 26 x 71 inches	62 x 26 x 71 inches	59 x 26 x 68 inches	54 x 34 x 73 inches	62 x 26 x 71 inches
Product Weight	93 pounds	152 pounds	152 pounds	165 pounds	205 pounds	165 pounds
Warranty	Frame: 2 years, Mechanical and Electric: 6 months, Wear Parts: 30 days	Frame: 5 years, Parts: 1 year, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 Days	Frame: 5 years, Parts: 1 year, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 Days	Frame: 15 years, Parts: 2 years, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6, months	Frame: 10 years, Parts: 2 years, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days	Frame: 10 years, Parts: 2 years, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6 months
Max. User Weight	275 pounds	300 pounds	300 pounds	300 pounds	300 pounds	300 pounds

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Sole F80 Treadmill (2011 Model)

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Sole F80 Treadmill (2011 Model)

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The Sole® F80 treadmill boasts a strong, continuous-duty 3.0 HP motor that delivers challenging speeds up to 11 MPH; the Cushion Flex Whisper Deck reduces impact on your joints by up to 40% as compared to running on asphalt. As an additional perk, the console is designed with built-in speakers, which allow you to plug in your MP3 player for a rockin' ride.

Body Champ BRM3671 Cardio Dual Trainer

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:57:17 +0000

Blast away calories with the Body Flex BRM 3671 dual trainer! It features a sturdy oversized steel construction and 2-way adjustable seat, allowing it to be used as an elliptical or exercise bike. The adjustable magnetic resistance lets you set your own pace, while an electronic display offers easy progress monitoring.

Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill

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Phoenix 98510 Easy-Up Manual Treadmill Reviewed

[See post to watch Flash video]You power the belt, you achieve the most efficient walking/jogging result you wanted! Fold it up, lock it in place and roll it away for storage. It is just that easy - keep the unit out of your way when not in use. Warranty is 90 days parts, 1 year frame. Maximum user weight is 250lbs. Not recommended or guaranteed for user over this limit.