Though many people seem to like their Proform ellipticals, these machines are found not to be very well built. These machines are good enough for ocasional exercises. Another brand machines would be better if you need daily workouts with a lot if intensity.

A big weakness of Proform ellipticals is their short warranty, a consumer will get only 90 days on parts and labor. If you do decide on an elliptical trainer from this brand you should certainly invest in the extended warranty. Some people have also complained that after the warranty has run out it’s been difficult to get the company interested in your problems with the machine.

All models from Proform are made to look quite attractive, but that doesn’t mean they are durable. You get a cooling fan and a 6 interesting workout programs with a Proform 800 elliptical trainer. You can also download additional exercise programs from the net. The handlebars move to work your upper body and the unit has a heart rate monitor.

Icon Fitness is the manufacturer of these machines. Icon also makes ellipticals for several other companies. It’s bad to hear that these elliptical trainers had problems when tested in the lab, even on the first use. Brand new part was required for one of these while other needed even more attention. And another problem that was spotted in the lab was the noise these models make.

Most popular models are Proform 400, Proform 900 and Proform 675. These units are used at home since they have very low price and people think they will save money by doing that. The consumers now complain of an often parts breakdown and malfunctions that simply can’t be fixed. Reconsider your purchase of these three models: 400, 675 and 900.

It is important that when shopping for an elliptical you make sure to try it out in the store before you make a final decision.

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