ProForm Stride Select Elliptical Review

Specification
Rating B+

Quality
Rating B-

Overall value
Rating C

The ProForm Stride Select is ranked 12th out of 19 ellipticals Between $400 and $650

See the other 19 Ellipticals Proform 590 E - 1st Place Proform 890E - 2nd Place NordicTrack ASR 700 - 3rd Place Nordictrack E5Vi - 4th Place ProForm SpaceSaver 600 - 5th Place Proform 10.0ZE - 6th Place ProForm 925 SpaceSaver - 7th Place NordicTrack SpaceSaver - 8th Place Proform ES CrossTrainer 600 - 9th Place ProForm 500 F - 10th Place HealthRider C550e - 11th Place ProForm Stride Select - 12th Place ProForm CrossTrainer 800 with GameFit - 13th Place ProForm FX 5 - 14th Place ProForm 15.5 S - 15th Place ProForm 20.0 CrossTrainer - 16th Place Proform iSeries 785 F - 17th Place ProForm StrideClimber 650 - 18th Place ProForm XP 420 Razor - 19th Place

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Good points

• for an elliptical that costs this little, 20+ workout programs is impressive and what's even more impressive is that it supports the iFit card workout technology for even more programs
• very reasonably priced most of the time
• built-in sound system to play your favorite MP3s

Bad points

• so so quality as indicated by the low 275 pound weight capacity and unspecified warranty
• underwhelming stride lengths of 11",13" and 16"

Comments

• At a sale price of $500 or so, this elliptical really is a perfect example of what a few hundred dollars more can get you. Compared to the best ellipticals in the less than $400 category, this $500 elliptical is better by leaps and bounds. However, this should not be misinterpreted to mean that this elliptical is one of those workhorse, commercial ellipticals. In fact, durabilty is probably its biggest weaknesses.

  Though it does not have as many bells and whistles as you would expect in more expensive models, you're not really missing a whole lot compared to the models that are a few hundred bucks more. If there was a category for best buy under $500, this would probably be one of the top contenders.
  

Description

• Guaranteed to look you great and slimmer! Why need to wait more when you can achieve the desired body that you want in just 8 weeks with the ProForm Stride Select’s iFIT® Workout Card Technology. Designed by a Certified Personal Trainer, you’ll just simply plug it into the console and it will adjust your resistance automatically. And like a real personal trainer, you can hear the voice of it to assist you all through your workout.
  
  
  You will never get bored with repetitive and tedious workout programs with ProForm Stride Select’s 20 Personal Trainer Workouts that will adjust the resistance of the elliptical automatically. With this way, it will give attention more on aerobic, weight-loss, or performance goals. You can also strengthen your cardio health with the included 2 Heart Rate Workouts that help you stay in the right training zone.
  
  
  And don’t worry, you can still make the most out of your workout with the included heart rate monitor that is built into the handlebars. It gives you an accurate result every time through its easy to read display console. You will also appreciate the 1-Step™ SpaceSaver® Design that makes it easy for you to store the elliptical after use and can save you almost 3 feet of space, perfect for those with restricted space at home. Plus, with the MP3 compatible music port, exercise has never been this fun and exciting every time you work out with ProForm Stride Select™.