HealthRider Stride Trainer 900

HealthRider Stride Trainer 900 is an elliptical with a unique feature. It features the only wireless connection between home fitness equipment and the Internet. iFit Live is its registered trademark and offers workouts through a connection with Google maps. It also offers Jillian Michaels workouts. The user's workout results upload to iFit.com in real time. The user is also able to interact through a download feature with Facebook friends while working out. You can stay fit and connected simultaneously.

This HealthRider elliptical offers several trademarked features. It has an Intensity Stride Power Ramp that can target the body's trouble spots. A CoolAir workout fan is built into the console. Built into the handle bars are its convenient One-Touch controls. The Interplay Music Port has an equalized sound through its built-in system that has ports in which iPod and MP3 players hook up. The adjustable incline can adjust stride for a better user fit. Its high-resolution graphics displays look more accurate and less mechanical for easy reading.

Heart rate monitoring sensors are built into the handlebars and monitored through grip. The unit is programmed with ten targeted toning workouts and ten performance workouts. These can be adjusted in midworkout if the user has the need. The target toning workouts work on upper body, hamstrings, gluts, quads, calves and other areas. This elliptical has an 18" to 20" stride and its power incline can be adjusted for up to a 30% incline.

The unit's users report it is easy to use and they use it mainly for general fitness and weight loss. The essential elliptical characteristics of smooth ride and healthy stride are there. The machine generally operates smoothly though some users have experienced some wobbles. Several have experienced glitches using the computer interface system and recommend waiting until 2011 to purchase one so the kinks are all out of the system. Customer service that is less than helpful was reported by some users.

Look for a good sale for better value when purchasing a HealthRider Stride Trainer 900. Be sure to purchase an extended warranty because of the motorized ramp and all the electronics. Then enjoy all the special features to make toning and losing weight an enjoyable experience.