Proform 6.0 ZE Elliptical Review
| Product Code | B002P82260 |
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| Price | $429.99 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #79227 in Sports & Outdoors
- Size: One Size
- Brand: ProForm
- Model: PFEL53909
- Released on: 2010-12-08
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 15.00" h x
25.50" w x
52.00" l,
146.00 pounds
Features
- Oversized slip resistance pedals
- iPod compatible audio
- Resistance 0-10%, EKG grip pulse, Water bottle holder
- EKG grip pulse
- Water bottle holder
- Resistance 0-10%
- Oversized slip resistance pedals
- iPod compatible audio
- Resistance 0-10%, EKG grip pulse, Water bottle holder
- EKG grip pulse
- Water bottle holder
- Resistance 0-10%
Product Description
Maximize your workout with the ProForm 6.0 ZE elliptical trainer the oversized pedals and built-in programs.
Customer Reviews
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117 of 119 people found the following review helpful.
Best Elliptical under 1200$
By James E. Huntsman
There is a lot of good to be said about this elliptical. Of all the ellipticals I've tried in the under 1200$ range this one had the most natural stride. One thing I really like about this elliptical is at the lowest resistance setting it still offers some resistance, it's comparable to around level 5-10 on ellipticals you find in most gyms.The elliptical is also completely silent. I read reviews about people having squeaky machines where advise was given to tighten every bolt as tight as you possibly can get them. So when I assembled this elliptical I really torqued down on each of the bolts, and so far it doesn't make a sound.Stability is an issue with some of the cheaper ellipticals, not this one. I am 200lbs and it's rock solid, again tighten those bolts!There are some negatives but at the price point, what can you expect? The fan, most ellipticals don't even have one so I consider this much better than nothing, it is just a bit weak. The heart rate grips, they are just cheep and inaccurate, but I expected that and use a heart rate monitor with a chest strap anyways. Lastly, the display is mounted in such a way it's hard to read if you are any taller than about 5ft, you have to hunch over a bit to read the monitor. Again my heart rate monitor solves this issue, because it also has a timer and that's really the only necessary things to see on the display.If I had a 1200$ budget again, I'd still choose this elliptical over any of the others I've tried in that range. I cannot say how it will hold up, but if something goes wrong I'll update this review.
69 of 70 people found the following review helpful.Can't be beat for the money
By hairballz
I researched a reasonably priced elliptical for some time before finally narrowing it down between this Proform and one by Schwinn. Both in the same price range, both similar reviews. The Schwinn though lacked the upright handles that double as pulse monitors and a grip if you don't want the upper body workout that comes with the moving arms. Sometimes I want that part of the workout, sometimes I don't, so it was an important feature for me, more like what you'd see in a gym.Assembling it by myself took just at 2 hours, though it was not at all difficult. Instructions were quite clear. It did take a good 20 minutes or so of that time just to unpack all the pieces and parts from their very thorough packaging and lay them out to begin assembly. There are lots of places in the instructions where it says "having another person hold this in place....", but having a second person was really not necessary.I was surprised at how STOUT this thing is - the pieces are heavy steel, not aluminum or thin metal like I've seen on lots of gym equipment in this price range. I also like that the steel is powdercoated instead of slick coated - it will hide wear and tear over time a lot better.I agree with many reviewers who said it's crazy that this thing doesn't come with the a/c adapter, but for now I'm just using batteries instead of spending another $15-25 for an adapter, versus $2 at a bigbox store for 4 size D batteries.The action is VERY, very smooth - surprisingly so, really. I have worked out on elliptical machines at big gyms that were jerkier than this unit. Very smooth action, the stride length is perfect for my 5'6" frame and I don't get ANY side-to-side wobbling.I know some reviewers have noted issues with seeing the dispay but I don't have that problem at all - don't know if Proform has improved the display lately or it's just that I have it in a back room with really good overhead lighting, but it's clear as day - not a problem at all. The fan is weak but not a problem since I have a freestanding fan in my workout room anyway. The pulse monitor is spot on, but I will remind anyone not used to such things that, just like ANY pulse monitor on a piece of equipment, it isn't instantaneous - you might need to keep your hands in place on the monitor for a few seconds for it to fully register your pulse accurately (ie, the first time I laid my hands on the pulse monitor, standing still on the pedals, just to see how it worked, it registered my pulse as 167 (!) - but then after about 2 seconds it registered it as 63, which I knew was accurate (i'd checked it with a pulse rate monitor)).Overall, I'm EXTREMELY pleased. I purchased this because my aging ankles couldn't stand the pounding of running on a treadmill anymore, and an elliptical is absolutely the closest you can get to running without actually enduring the pounding of running. I hihghly recommend.
55 of 57 people found the following review helpful.
not bad, but really wish I could adjust the time on workouts
By R. Mcmillin
This is our second elliptical machine for home. It is better constructed than the cheaper Merit machine we had, which broke twice before we gave up on it (belt first, then resistance device). The step is a bit higher too on the Pro-Form, so we should be getting a better work out on it. I only have a couple of complaints so far: it doesn't come with an AC power supply (come on!) and can't change the duration of the fixed (built in) workouts (that I can tell). The workouts are set at 30 minutes and there isn't a time adjustment on the console. Even with the Merit you could change any of the workout routines for longer or shorter times than the default. Also, the foot pad groves are uncomfortable for bare feet, but not too big a deal. Overall I like the machine. It is quiet and I get a good workout in 30 minutes. If I could adjust the times on the workouts I would give it 5 stars. Unfortunately, whenever I need to go longer or shorter times on it I have to quit in the middle and/or start a new workout, so I don't get the right cool-down routine without manually adjusting the resistance at the end of my workout.
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