I bought the BH Fitness X4 Elliptical Trainer at a Gold Box price and am well pleased with my purchase. It was a little intimidating at first when the box arrived and there were so many parts inside. However, it was obvious by the packing and the instructions that this was not a cheaply-made piece of equipment. It was well laid out how to put it together, but even so expect it to take at least 3 hours assembly time from start to finish. The end result is quite impressive. The picture doesn't quite prepare a person that it's going to stand so tall and take up so much room, but it makes me feel like I got my money's worth in a gym-quality piece of equipment.
As for the actual use of it, I had to start off slow and build up to even 15 minutes on it because of the workout intensity it provides. And I've not even scratched the surface of its capability. This particular trainer probably works best for people over approximately 5'5" tall and up to probably 6'2" tall, but that's just my guess. Everyone at my house falls in that range so it's good for us. It runs smoothly and quietly which is always a plus. No problems so far.
Product DescriptionReliable, attractive and solidly durable, the BH Fitness X4 elliptical trainer is a great choice for getting a total body cardio workout in your home with its solid construction, user-friendly consoles with multiple preset workout programs, and motivational displays showcasing workout statistics including a program profile graph. This elliptical machine has a 20-inch stride length with anatomically correct foot pedal spacing for a more comfortable workout and sport grip handlebars for a secure hold. It also includes a heart rate control program to optimize your cardio workout using either the included wireless chest strap or pulse grips integrated into the handles.
Features and Specifications:
- Natural 20-inch stride length
- 12 built-in programs include manual, weight loss and heart rate control
- Polar chest strap and wireless heart rate
- Slip-resistant pedals
- Anatomically correct foot pedal spacing
- Dual guide rails for maximum stability
- Sport grip handlebars
- True elliptical motion to reduce joint stress
- Contact heart rate sensors
- Blue backlit LCD Matrix window displays speed, distance, time, calories, incline and wireless heart rate
- Program profile graph
- 16 levels of resistance
- Poly V belt drive system
- Transportation wheels
- Water bottle holder
- Dimensions: 63.5 x 29.25 inches (LxW)
- Weight: 155 pounds
- Maximum user weight: 325 pounds
- Warranty: Lifetime on the frame; five years on parts; one year on 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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Very good product. Well made and safe. My kids 3 and 5 love to play on the trampoline. Its good for exercise. It does not take all of your yard space. I would highly recommend this. I would give 5 stars if it would have came with stakes to attach to the ground. Its bit hard to find stakes which has round heads, which can get along with pipe legs.
