ProForm Crosswalk 8.0 Elliptical Trainer Review

It's a crosswalk, not a real elliptical (even at 22" strides position the "step elevation" is about 8"). If you like consistent stepping it's not appropriate.

It shows a good and sturdy construction for the price. The main crank is supported by sealed bearings (important): what a pity the other moving parts are supported by (noisy) bushings, otherwhise the rate would be 5/5.
It's not as compact as the advertisement would suggest (46" x 36" footprint): the real working area is about 36"W x 74"L and the weight (nearly 200lb) makes it difficult to move from the working area (2 persons are necessary or a tool to lift it).
It was a good buy from "iFitnessDirect" (free shipping and fast delivery): no problems.


Product Description
Offering a unique design, the ProForm Crosswalk 8.0 elliptical trainer offers an incredibly compact workout footprint yet boasts incredibly long 22-inch commercial length strides--making it a great choice for homes or apartments with limited space. In addition to a whole-body, low-impact workout, you'll enjoy a choice of 20 preset workouts, an integrated iPod dock, grip pulse heart rate monitoring, and a large, easily readable computer console display.

Features:

• iFit Fitness Journal: Getting a detailed fitness history has never been easier than with the iFit Fitness Journal, generating daily, weekly and monthly workout totals for up to 2 individual users
• Compatible Music Port for iPod: Plug your iPod or MP3 Player, into the Interplay Music Port for unbeatable sound quality. With the iPod resting on the console shelf, it's within easy reach and leaves the controls right at your fingertips.
• 20 Personal Trainer Workouts: Burn fat, lose calories and stay motivated with Personal Trainer Workouts. These programs take the guesswork out of your workout by automatically adjusting the resistance of the elliptical for increased intensity
• Priority Display: Allows you to select which readout you want displayed or to automatically scroll through every the readouts
• Adjustable Strides: Although incredibly compact, this amazing elliptical allows you to adjust your strides between 18 to 22 inches.
• Grafixx High-Resolution Display: The white backlit high-resolution graphical display animates your screen to give you more accurate, less machine-like readings
• Silent Magnetic Resistance: This smooth, frictionless resistance system allows you to adjust your workout intensity without interrupting your workout. Choose from 20 resistance levels to target specific workout and conditioning goals
• Dual-Grip EKG Heart Rate Monitor - Make the most out of every workout by monitoring your heart rate with these sensors that are built into the handlebars to ensure you are in the right training zone for your goals
• Maximum user weight: 250 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime warranty on the frame, 10 years on the brake, and 1 year on parts and labor

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.

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