November 2011 Update

• We are no longer updating the review to this product as it is no longer part of the 2011-2012 lineup. Please visit our Best Buy Treadmill and Best Buy Elliptical pages for our current recommendations. Thank you!

Good points

• 20 built in workouts and 4 heart rate workouts is a lot for an elliptical at any price
• You can keep track of your workout data for up to 10 years for 2 users
• iPod dock available
• Good standard warranty for the price

Bad points

• Stride length is only 18"
• Not the newest Proform elliptical

Comments

• The Proform 1050 STS is one example of an elliptical that's priced right. Featuring an above average set of extra features, the Proform 1050 STS is a decent choice for those who need the essential "extras" such as lots of workout programs and a built-in sound system but don't need the nonessentials such as fitness games or built-in TVs. The elliptical itself, though not of commercial quality, is just about as good as it gets for a home elliptical less than $1000. At $749, this elliptical sure is tempting.

Discover the greatness of an effective elliptical with ProForm 1050 STS that comes with 20 Personal Trainer workouts. You will easily get the desired weight and body that you want as it adjusts the resistance of the elliptical automatically. Plus, with the 4 Heart Rate workouts, you are assured that you are on the right track of your heart rate when you need to raise or decrease the resistance to achieve the ideal heart rate.

You will also stay motivated to exercise with the Interplay ™ Music Dock with Universal iPod Dock. Get to listen to your favorite music with the integrated speaker while you workout. Other features of 1050 STS include a built-in heart rate monitor into the handlebars, iFIT® Fitness Journal for a comprehensive and full details of your fitness history to keep you track on your development and progress. This feature can store information of up to 2 users for the whole 10 years of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly workout totals.

And with the CoolAire™ Workout Fan, you can keep yourself fresh and comfortable all throughout your workout. It has 18 inches stride and has a maximum weight capacity of 300 lbs. With all of these great features, you have surely got a great deal with ProForm 1050 STS.

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