Dont Expect Much From Proform Elliptical Trainers
Though many people seem to like their Proform ellipticals, these machines are found not to be very well built. If you do not plan to be serious user, than these machines will do fine. But for high intensity use and high goals, you should look for another brand.
Warranty is another big drawback to all Proform fitness equipment on the market, since you will be covered for first 90 days only. If you do decide on an elliptical trainer from this brand you should certainly invest in the extended warranty. And it also happens that the company doesn’t care about your problems with the elliptical once the warranty runs out, which is quite fast.
Proform ellipticals are made to look much better than they are, to catch the consumers eye. You get a cooling fan and a 6 interesting workout programs with a Proform 800 elliptical trainer. You can also download additional exercise programs from the net. The handlebars move to work your upper body and the unit has a heart rate monitor.
Icon is the company that makes these elliptical trainers. There are few more companies that Icon Fitness makes fitness equipment machines for. It’s bad to hear that these elliptical trainers had problems when tested in the lab, even on the first use. One of the machines had to be repaired, and the other actually required a brand new part. And another problem is the noise, these trainers failed that test in the lab too.
Most popular models are Proform 400, Proform 900 and Proform 675 trainer. Because these models are very cheap, a lot of consumers buy them and use them at home. A lot of people complain how there are certain parts that break too often while some of the malfunctions can’t be fixed at all. In case you heard some of these 3 models; 675, 400 and 900 are good, just forget about it.
Test out the elliptical trainer you wish to purchase, you can do that in a local store and see is that model the best solution for you.