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Ellipticals Buying Guide
Low Impact Way to Lose Weight and Get in Shape
Ellipticals provide all the benefits of walking and running with little impact or strain on the joints. They also have upper body arms that give you a great total-body workout; allowing you to burn calories and tone up all over.
Key General Features:
Adjustable Incline
Select ellipticals allow users to change the ramp incline which alters the shape of the user stride and which muscles are focused on in the workout.
Adjustable Stride
Changing the stride length changes the way muscles work, resulting in better muscle definition and well-rounded muscle development. It also allows you to adjust the stride for a more comfortable fit.
Compact
Ellipticals require only minimal floor space when operating. SpaceSaver designs have pedals and a base that fold up for storage, taking up a fraction of the space.
Upper-Body Workout Arms
Burn more calories and add muscle tone with the upper-body arms that provide a great total-body workout and increased cardio benefits.
SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance
This smooth, frictionless resistance system allows you to adjust your workout intensity without interrupting your workout.
One Touch Controls
Instead of tediously scrolling through options, one touch controls allow you to instantly change the resistance of the elliptical to your desired level with the single touch of a button.
Heart Rate Monitor
Make the most out of every workout by monitoring your heart rate with the built-in heart rate monitors available on various models.
Workout Fan
To help you work out longer and more comfortably, most ellipticals have a workout fan built right into the console.
Brand Specific Features:
NordicTrack
Game & Train™ Interactive Fitness Games
Your favorite video games have been morphed into interactive fitness tools. Play Black Jack, Texas Hold m and more to pass the time or have a little fun as you exercise. The harder you work, the easier the game becomes.
30° Power Incline™ Ramp
Changing the incline of an elliptical changes the shape of the elliptical stride, which alters the muscle groups your workout focuses on. This ramp has a number of settings with a max incline of 30°.
1-Step™ SpaceSaver™ Design
In one easy step, the elliptical base folds vertically to save you nearly 3 feet of floor space.
Interplay™ Music Port
Plug your iPod®* or MP3 player into the Interplay™ music port and listen to your own music through the built-in sound system as you exercise.
* iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the US and other countries. iPod® not included.
iFit® Workout Card Technology
Lose weight, feel great and improve performance in just 8-weeks with iFit® Workout Card Technology! Each card is designed by a Certified Personal Trainer and plugs directly into the elliptical console, automatically adjusting your resistance, while the voice of a personal trainer takes you through each workout.
ProForm
Scrolling Alpha-Numeric Coach
Keep on track with the scrolling coach that helps you along with visual prompts as you exercise.
Motivational Feedback
Proform XP ellipticals allow you to monitor performance and results with features like the Target Pacer, heart rate monitors and displays that track calories, distance, pulse and more.



