Okay – so no one really has fun getting fit, but it is certainly a lot more bearable when you are on the Proform 850. This elliptical trainer makes a hard workout a lot easier and actually a little fun, as well. From its music port that allows you to blast out your favorite tunes, to the actual “games” that you can play on the console, you might even forget that you are working out.
Here are a few of the facts:
- Lifetime frame warranty, with a one year parts and labor warranty
- Easy to read display with a large viewing angle
- Accurate pulse measurements
- Varied routines so you never get bored
- Built-in stereo speaker system, so you can plug in your iPod
- 12 personal trainer workouts
If you have ever spent any time on an elliptical trainer in a gym, then you are probably used to the industrial strength models, the ones that are meant to last for years of almost non-stop use. Most home models don’t even compare in terms of sturdiness, but the Proform 850 is actually pretty close. It is built to hold up to a 275 lb. person, so it has to be fairly well made, and its shipping weight of almost 200 lbs. attests to that, as well.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of this machine is the onboard display. With any other elliptical trainer, you are looking for something to distract you. Some people even lay a towel over the display so they aren’t constantly looking at how much time they have left. But, the clearview display on the Proform 850 provides you with enough activities and changing information that you will want to see your progress. You can even play one of two interactive video games, based on how hard you want to work.
All in all, I have got to say that I am not a huge fan of any elliptical trainer because I just find it a lot more rewarding to be outside walking or hiking, but if you live in an area where you just can’t get out for a few months out of the year, or you like to catch a little television while you are exercising, then this is probably the machine for you. If you are one of those people who love to read or rock out to music while you are working out, then the Proform 850 couldn’t be any more suited for you.
Unlike other home elliptical trainers that often feel flimsy or even unsafe, the Proform 850 makes you feel like you really are on one of those high-quality gym machines, and because of that, you won’t mind working out harder and faster. By following the personal trainer workouts and playing along with the games, you will quickly find your fitness level growing, whether you are trying to lose fat, build muscle, or just get a little more aerobically fit. It’s a great machine for any fitness goal.