Proform iSeries 800 Elliptical Trainer Review

The Proform iSeries 800 is a good choice for those who are just getting started with working out or who are looking for a great value in an elliptical,

While this machine certainly is not a top-of-the-line elliptical, it is a good choice for the casual user and it is far less costly than many of the other ellipticals that are currently on the market.

Whether you are looking to tone muscle, lose weight, improve cardio or simply improve your overall level of health, the Proform iSeries 800 can help you get there.

With 12 different Personal Trainer Workouts, you can select the type of workout you need to meet your individual goals and the machine will automatically adjust the resistance level. If you want to adjust the resistance level on your own, on the other hand, this can be accomplished with the touch of a button rather than needing to scroll through numerous options.

You can also monitor your heart rate with the built-in handlebar sensors, which will help you determine whether or not you are in your target heart rate zone. Unfortunately, the handlebar sensors are the only heart rate monitoring option available with the Proform iSeries 800 and this type of sensor is known to be less accurate than a chest monitoring device.

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Therefore, if you want to get a more accurate reading, you will need to purchase a separate device or you might want to look into getting the NordicTrack FreeStrider 35 Si, which features handlebar sensors for a quick reading as well as a wireless chest monitor.

Perhaps one of the most interesting features of the Proform iSeries 800 is its integrated videogame technology. Equipped with the Calorie Destroyer and Fat Blocker videogames, you can pass the time away more quickly by playing these games as you exercise.

You can also monitor your workout progress with the help of the ClearView Display, which keeps track of your workout progress and displays information such as your resistance level, the distance you have traveled, your speed, your time, your RPMs, your pulse and the number of calories and carbs you have burned.

Depending on your height and your workout goals, one of the potential drawbacks of the Proform iSeries 800 elliptical is its relatively short stride length of 18 inches. For those who are taller, this shorter stride length may be uncomfortable. In addition, the shorter stride length will prevent you from being able to vary your strides in order to target other muscles.

If you are looking for a machine with a more generous stride length, you might want to look into the NordicTrack FreeStrider 35 Si, which has a 35 inch stride length. Or, the NordicTrack ACT Pro, which can be adjusted from 18 to 22 inches, might be a better choice. In addition, it is important to note that the Proform iSeries 800 can only accommodate users of up to 275 pounds. Therefore, if you are on the heavier side, this machine may not work for you.

The Proform iSeries 800 does come with a generous warranty that is comparable to that which you would find on a NordicTrack elliptical. This includes a lifetime warranty on the frame and a one year warranty on parts and labor, which is the same as the NordickTrack NordicTrack ACT Pro, as well as a ten year brake warranty.

If you are looking for an elliptical with a longer warranty on parts and labor, the NordicTrack FreeStrider 35 Si is a better fit. Although the NordicTrack FreeStrider 35 Si doesn’t come with the videogames, it is equipped with the iFit module. Be prepared to spend far more on this elliptical, however, than what you would on the Proform iSeries 800.