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ProForm SMART Endurance 920 E Elliptical | 18″ to 22″ Adjustable Stride

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The ProForm SMART Endurance 920 E Elliptical is for anyone weighing up to 325 pounds. It has a power-adjustable stride and a pretty smooth-running magnetic resistance system, unlike most ellipticals. It’s also equipped with a power incline for the pedals and has one of ProForm’s HD touchscreens with an Android web browser.

It has the most solid drives in its series, a 25 lbs (11.3 kg) flywheel, so it’s the smoothest-running and supports a broader range of challenge levels for strength training. In addition, the 920 E supports 18″ to 22″ strides as well, making it an ideal fit for users of all heights.

The built-in 7″ Smart HD Touchscreen makes it easy to watch your workout stats add up with just the swipe of your finger. Swipe through your speed, time, distance, calories burned, heart rate, and resistance stats. Now you can watch your fitness progress—and then tweet about it—all in the same place.

The ProForm SMART Endurance 920 E brings out your playful side, including a 30-day family membership to iFit Coach. Get full access to an expansive collection of heart-pumping, trainer-led workouts designed to burn calories and build muscle. Now you can get results and start living a more active lifestyle.

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ProForm Endurance 520 E Elliptical | Helps You Reach Your Fitness Goals

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The ProForm Endurance 520 E Elliptical is an entry-level elliptical in terms of power and durability, but it’s superior to other affordable ellipticals in terms of workout variety. This is one of the best options for a low fitness budget. The front-drive ProForm Endurance 520 E helps beginners stay motivated and reach goals efficiently with help from pro guidance.

The 520 E has a 19” elliptical path. This stride length is a good fit for most adults, although not for those who are unusually tall. For stride variation that helps shape your muscles, the machine also has several manual incline options. The max incline setting is 20 degrees.

The 520 E arrives with 18 workout programs designed by a certified personal trainer. These programs take the time and guesswork out of planning innovative workouts by controlling each exercise segment’s duration and resistance.

The default display for this elliptical is a 5” LCD, but the console can hold your tablet computer at eye height for use with other apps. In addition, the 520 E is compatible with iFit Coach for unlimited training variety, a subscription service that allows unlimited workout downloads, among other advantages.

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LifeSpan TR1200-DT5 Treadmill Desk | Designed for the Office

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The LifeSpan TR1200-DT5 Treadmill Desk is a medium-duty treadmill with a built-in workstation desk to get work done while exercising. It is ideal for walking for hours while you work. You’ll burn calories while keeping yourself occupied with work. In addition, it is tranquil, so you can get a job done and talk on the phone.

The TR1200-DT5 has a reliable 2.25 horsepower (hp) high torque motor (continuous duty), reaching 4 miles per hour. In addition, the motor lasts up to 6 hours of use per day. So walk slow, or at a faster path, for hours at a time while you get your work done.

The desk surface measures 38″ wide by 29″ depth and can accommodate a computer monitor, keyboard, phone, laptop, and other equipment. A cable management system allows cables to be uncluttered. The fitness monitor LCD is at the front of the desktop for easy access. It shows the essential readouts: Distance Traveled, Calories Burned, Time, and Step Count.

The deck of the LifeSpan TR1200-DT5 Treadmill Desk is a 20″ x 50″ area, which is perfect for walking. A bio-mechanically sound deck suspension system supports people up to 350 pounds. In addition, the Intelli-step step-counting feature works like a pedometer and keeps track of the number of steps you take.

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Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer | Increase Strength and Shed Weight

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The Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer brings you a smooth, comfortable workout experience that increases cardio and muscle strength while shedding unwanted pounds. The 430 utilizes a high-speed, high-inertia perimeter-weighted flywheel and ECB resistance (20 levels), providing smooth, quiet, and consistent momentum.

The Schwinn 430 Elliptical offers a 20″ stride length combined with Precision Path Foot Motion Technology that simulates a natural running motion. Simultaneously, the large cushioned articulating footplates provide additional comfort to give you an effective yet low-impact workout.

There are many workout variety 22 preset programs, including nine profiles, eight heart rates, two custom, two fitness tests, and 1 Quickstart program. In addition, there are 20 levels of computer-controlled resistance (with 10 Quick Keys for easy adjustments), so you can adjust the intensity of your workout. For example, you can change the incline to 10 degrees (manual ramp with six positions).

The Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer features dual-action handlebars – manual and static. To work your upper and lower body together for a more effective workout, hold the manual handlebars (moving) or hold onto the static handlebars (stationary) to work your lower body in isolation.

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Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine | Unmatched Quality

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The Concept2 Model, D Indoor Rowing Machine with the PM5 fitness monitor, is the best-known and biggest-selling quality rowing machine around – and for a good reason. It’s a solid, reliable rower and will last you for years, even with regular use.

Concept2 is an air resistance rower, which means its action is smooth and closely replicates rowing on the water; it will also adjust to your effort involving the faster you row, the higher the resistance. In other words, it doesn’t matter how hard you pull; it will match your strength with no problem.

The construction is substantial and will put up years of a punishment without complaint. Furthermore, this Concept2 Model D indoor rowing machine is used in gymnasiums worldwide and is built to last. In addition, they’re also the first choice for most rowing clubs and serious rowers – which says it all!

The rowing position is excellent, and the seat is very comfortable, even for long sessions. If you’ve used a rower at a gym, it was most likely a Concept2. Unfortunately, many gym users buy a budget rower for home use and are disappointed – because it doesn’t feel like a Concept2.

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