Horizon Elliptical Trainers – Review

Horizon, as well as being leaders in elliptical machines are leaders in general in the workout equipment industry. Expert reports and customer reviews are all positive about Horizon’s brand of elliptical trainers. So what is so good about them and why are they so popular? Here are just a few brief feature outlines to help you identify what makes Horizon stand out from its vast competition.

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Horizon Elliptical Trainer

For those that are new to working out on ellipticals, the feeling is often described as running on air. It is an unusual sensation at first but you soon get used to it. The Horizon elliptical trainer attributes its fluid motion to the flywheel at the front. Horizons can be found in many fitness stores and large retail stores like Sears. Johnson are the parent company that manufacture the Horizon elliptical  trainers as well as being the makers of the premier line known as the elite series found in high end fitness outlets. The main difference between the lines are the exercise routine programs and the console.

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Schwinn 438 Elliptical Trainer

A vast improvement on the well liked 418 model, the Schwinn 438 Elliptical Trainer has several updates consumers will enjoy. The foot pads are larger meaning it stays stable even with the maximum weight of 300lbs. The trainer is fairly easy to move around and there is a handle at the back to give a good handhold when lifting and moving. There is a wireless heart monitor and is telemetric meaning you assign a target range you want your heart rate kept at, and the monitor will make sure the resistance is always kept to meet that.

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Horizon Elliptical Trainer

Designed for those wanting an elliptical on a budget, the Horizon elliptical trainer compete in the five hundred to one thousand dollar range against brands such as Nordic Track and ProForm. In my opinion a consumer should be prepared to pay a thousand or more on an elliptical trainer as I find that in general those that are less have cheap parts and are not that well made.

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Horizon Elliptical Trainer

Designed for those wanting an elliptical on a budget, the Horizon elliptical trainer compete in the five hundred to one thousand dollar range against brands such as Nordic Track and ProForm. In my opinion a consumer should be prepared to pay a thousand or more on an elliptical trainer as I find that in general those that are less have cheap parts and are not that well made.

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