Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2009-2010 Model) Review

Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2009-2010 Model)

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Product Description

Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E95 elliptical trainer. Boasting a heavy 30-pound flywheel, a high gear ratio not found on most comparable models, and a pair of upper body handles, the E95 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize and adjustable foot pedals, which were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that's common in other elliptical machines. The collaboration also produced a revolutionary foot pedal angle adjustment not found on any other elliptical. Taking into account that not everyone walks the same way, Sole engineers made the E95's pedals adjustable to fit the way you walk. This also reduces the likelihood of numb toes and sore Achilles tendons. Workout specifics include 20 resistance levels, 10 total programs (including two custom and two heart-rate programs), and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a red/green display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. Additional features include stationary handlebars with built-in pulse sensors for monitoring your heart rate; a heart rate chest strap for hands-free pulse monitoring; heavy-duty rails with smooth-riding wheels on the back; and a rear plastic shroud that adds additional stability for aggressive use. The E95, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 400 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor. Specifications: Assembled Dimensions: 82 by 33 by 68 inches (L x W x H) Arm Spacing: 23 inches Arm Stride: 30 inches Step Up: 15 inches Foot Spacing: 5.5 inches The E95 features an LED console to track your workout metrics. Stride Length: 20 inches Front Drive: Yes Steel Frame: 38mm Resistance Type: ECB Adjustable Pedals: Worm Drive Articulating Pedals: Yes Flywheel: 30 pounds Resistance Levels: 20 Power: Plug in Upper Body: Yes Molded Hand Grips: Yes Pulse Grips: Yes Handlebar Adjust: Yes Display Type: LED Heart Rate Control: Yes HR Telemetry Belt: Yes Auto Pilot: Yes HR % Graph: Yes Windows: 2 Track Display: Yes Audio System: Yes Incline: Power Six Standard Programs Two User-Defined Programs Two Heart Rate Programs Cooling Fans Water Bottle Holder Rear Rail Shroud Weight Capacity: 400 pounds Manufacturer's Warranty Frame and brakes - lifetime, parts / electronics - 5 years, labor - 2 years About Sole Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price. About Elliptical Trainers Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips. Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home. Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Details

• Features a 30-pound flywheel and dual-action functionality for an upper and lower body workout
• Grip pulse monitoring and heart rate chest strap; oversize and adjustable foot pedals
• Twenty resistance levels and ten programs for a challenging workout
• Offers a 20-inch stride length, LED display monitor, cooling fan, and water bottle holder
• 400-pound maximum weight capacity; measures 82 by 33 by 68 inches (L x W x H) when assembled