Best Elliptical Reviews – Proform
Best Elliptical Reviews – Proform Overview
If you’re looking for the best value among “budget” elliptical trainers, you’ll find it hard to beat a ProForm elliptical. They are one of many brands manufactured by Icon Health and Fitness, the world’s largest manufacturer of fitness and exercise equipment. This allows them to produce a quality product at an affordable price. In fact, ProForm ellipticals are the number one selling crosstrainer at their price points.
iFit® Live™ Technology
Some ProFrom ellipticals are compatible with iFit Live™ technology. iFit Live™ is powered by Google Maps™ and allows you to get smarter workouts and faster results with automatic speed and incline controls. This wireless technology is the ultimate workout experience! Now you can customize your own fitness program, receive automatic workout downloads and manage your profile online.
iFit® Workout Card Technology
Models that are not iFit Live™ compatible still allow you to easily meet your fitness goals with interactive iFit® Workout Card Technology. Select the card or cards (sold separately) to match your workout goal (weight loss, wellness, circuit training, or performance). Each card is designed by a Certified Personal Trainer and plugs directly into the elliptical’s console and the voice of a personal trainer takes you through each workout.
Best Elliptical Reviews – Proform Model Line
ProForm has 10 elliptical models ranging in price from $799-$1,299 for their non-commercial rear-drive lines and two Pro-Series front-drive models the Pro 1500 and Pro 3500 at $2,299 and $2,599 respectively.
Rear Drive Ellipticals
- ProForm ZE5 – the ZE5 offers unbelievable features at under $1,000. You can adjust the stride length to 13 inches, 15 inches, or 18 inches to create the level of comfort and challenge to help you meet your fitness needs. You’ll also get 16 built-in workouts with 12 levels of resistance and a compatible music port for you your iPod® or MP3 player. Accepts iFit® Workout Cards (sold separately)
- ProForm 10.0 CE – when you step up to this model, you can adjust the stride length to 16 inches, 18 inches, or 20 inches – making it ideal for taller users (over six feet tall) and commercial-gauge solid steel construction that will make it sturdier for heavier users. Enjoy 18 built-in workouts with 20 levels of digital resistance. This elliptical is iFit Live™ compatible.
- ProForm 1050E – this elliptical steps you up to the Super Ramp™ incline technology. You can increase the level of incline between 10-40 degrees with the 40 Degree Power Intensity Ramp™. As you increase the incline the stride length automatically increases from 19 inches to 22 inches. 20 built-in workouts and 20 levels of digital resistance. Accepts iFit® Workout Cards (sold separately)
- ProForm 14.0 CE – an elliptical that delivers a great combination of value. With the Power Intensity™ ramp, you can get an intense lower body workout that changes the shape of your stride, which extends to 18 inches. You’ll also get 18 built-in workouts and 14 digital Quick Resistance™ levels. This elliptical is iFit Live™ compatible.
- ProForm 990 CSE – features a 10-30 degree Power Intensity Ramp™ that targets your lower body muscles. This elliptical also gives you an 18- to 20-inch adjustable stride length, 20 built-in workout programs and 16 digital resistance levels. This elliptical is iFit Live™ compatible.
- ProForm 1200e – the “e” in this model stands for energy efficiency. Self-generating electronics allow the energy you create from your workout to power the console. You’ll also enjoy a 20-inch stride length and one-touch control over 15 workout programs and 12 resistance levels.
- ProForm 910 EX – this is an innovative elliptical that features the ProForm Super Ramp™ design with an adjustable incline. Other premium features include 24 one-touch workouts, 20 one-touch resistance levels, the ability to adjust your stride between 19-21 inches.
- ProForm 18.0 RE Elliptical – one of the latest offerings from ProForm delivers commercial-gauge solid steel construction and the Total-Body Toning Ramp which automatically adjusts your stride’s incline up to 40 degrees. The 18.0 RE allows you to adjust the stride length between 20-23 inches and enjoy 24 built-in workout programs with 22 levels of resistance.
Front-Drive Ellipticals
- Pro 1500 – the Pro 1500 front-drive elliptical allows up to 23 inches of stride length and an extra smooth ride. Everything about this model reflects its health-club quality construction. You’ll get 24 built-in workout programs, 20 1-Touch™ Resistance levels, 20 degree incline and -10° decline adjustments and built-in upper body workout arms. This elliptical is iFit Live™ compatible.
- Pro 3500 – when you step up to this model, you get all the features of the Pro 1500 with 48 built-in workout programs. You’ll also receive a free 1-year subscription to iFit Live™ which is already built into the elliptical.
Best Elliptical Reviews – Proform Warranty Protection
One area that causes some concern among users is the length of the warranty. All models feature a lifetime warranty on the frame. The parts and labor warranty is different depending on the model you choose.
| Models | Parts/Labor |
| ZE5, 10.0 CE, 1050E, 14.0 CE, 990 CSE, 910 EX | 1 year/1 year |
| 1200e | 2 year/2 year |
| 18.0 RE | 3year/1 year |
| Pro 1500, Pro 3500 | 5 year/2 year |
Best Elliptical Reviews – Proform Conclusion
ProForm makes a wide range of ellipticals that give you uncommon value – particularly in the area of fitness tracking. With 10 models to choose from, you can find the one that feels right for your frame and stride length. Also, because many of the models allow you to manually adjust your stride or better yet automatically do it for you, these are great models in homes where there will be more than one user.
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