Elliptical Trainer Reviews

Horizon EX-56 Elliptical Trainer

Price: $799

Bottom Line: Horizon has been making front drive ellipticals for about five years now. The feel and movement is not as good as their sister brand Vision and quality is definitely lacking with low end components.

Features:	Notes:	Rating:
Drive System	Front drive with upper body	3
Resistance	Magnetic brake resistance	6
Feel/Motion	18" stride, no-slip footpad, pivoting footplate	6
Unit Weight	14 lb. flywheel	3
Max User Weight	250 lbs.	4
Stability	Below average	4
Quality	Below average	4
Display	LCD, non-backlit	4
Smoothness	Below average	4
Noise Level	Average	5
Resistance Levels	8	3
Programs	8 (Manual, Intervals, Rolling, Weight Loss, Reverse Train, Random, Custom 1, Custom 2)	5
Heart Rate Monitoring	Hand grip pulse	5
Warranty	Frame- Lifetime, Brake - 20years, Parts - 1year, Labor - 1year	2
Overall Value	Only 8 levels of resistance	3
Average Rating:		4.07

Pros:

• Articulating foot pedals.
  
  

• Very poorly made.
  
  
• Old and tired roller track design.
  

Manufacturer's web site: www.horizonfitness.com