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Elliptical Trainer Review: Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer
Elliptical Trainer Rating: 3/5 for having an excellent, stable feel, but having a terrible warranty
Price: $599
Well, it’s time for me to review the second elliptical trainer try out today. I must admit that after trying out the NordicTrack E5 SI Elliptical Trainer Elliptical Trainer I was in a very skeptical mood when I stepped onto the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer. The specifications were not listed on this elliptical trainer said to do some Internet research to figure out what the specs were, that was a little annoying. However, when I finally started pedaling I was pleasantly surprised. My experience with the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer definitely makes up for the rocky start I got off to this morning.
The one thing I definitely noticed right off the bat is that there was no shaking. Usually, elliptical trainers that retail for less than $800 will have some sort of balance issues. Even when I was pumping my legs at full speed the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer stayed firmly planted on the ground. I would like to think that Proform embedded stolen alien antigravity technology into the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer and flipped the reverse button. The reality is Proform just made a really good elliptical trainer for less than $600. The Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer is also very smooth for the price range. I can’t expect the same natural motion I would expect from an elliptical trainer that cost $1000 or more, but for a $600 unit the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer has an impressive feel. As far as mechanics go, this is one of the best $600 ellipticals out there.
So, how do the features and specifications stack up? The Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer has a lot of features typically found on high-end fitness equipment. The Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer is compatible with iPod and even has built-in speakers. This elliptical trainer has 12 built-in workout programs and seven of them are geared towards weight loss. I know a lot of you are probably saying “I don’t need fitness programs”. You’re right. You do not need any fitness programs whatsoever. But the truth is, for a majority of people including myself fitness programs are a great way to boost your performance during a cardiovascular routine. They keep you focused and working as hard as you need to reach whatever goal you have in mind be a weight-loss, burning a certain amount of calories, or just getting the most for every minute you spend on your elliptical trainer.
Proform has been getting good about increasing the span of their parts and labor warranty. Unfortunately, the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer is not one of the “good”units when it comes to warranty. The day someone takes the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer home they’re covered for 90 days of parts and labor then coverage stops. That is rather short my opinion and I have to downgrade the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer’s rating for this reason.
Final Analysis
Ov overall, the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer is an excellent unit. It has an excellent feel for the $600 price range and lots of really cool features like iPod compatibility. In the end, you can find elliptical trainer with a similar and possibly a better feel than the Proform 390 E Elliptical Trainer that will provide you with a full years worth of parts and labor coverage. One of those elliptical trainers is the Horizon Fitness EX-58 Elliptical Trainer
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