The Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical Trainer Review – Finding Motivation and Challenge That Makes Your Workouts Take Off
I think I can state without reservation that one thing that justifies buying a home gym system is that you can work out at home and save the fuss, the membership fees, the time and the gas of going to the gym every time you need a good workout. But to get that same experience that you will have at the gym, your home exercise unit must provide challenge and motivation so you stay with your program to see results. That is one thing that jumps out about the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical Trainer that makes it such a great investment.
Designed to Keep You Exercising – The sixteen levels of resistance that come with the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical mean that no matter how hard you are working to break a sweat each time you work out, there is always another level ahead for you to achieve. In addition, the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical comes ready to motivate your workouts with 8 workout programs that you can mix and match so your exercise programs are fresh and keep you pushing to take your sessions to the next level each time you go to your home gym room.
Commercial Quality in Your Home – I noticed one thing that is common in home exercise equipment is that it seems to be lower quality than the equipment you use at the gym. The elliptical machines and other workout equipment at a gym is made to stand up to hours of use and demands from every kind of exerciser after all. But when you work out on the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical, you will sense that the home gym you own is of the same quality as commercial machines, because you have one of the best ellipticals. That means not only can it take everything you throw at it, the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical can throw a pretty challenging work out at you as well.
The Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical Trainer Review – Negative Aspects
The Missing Owner’s Manual – Considering that the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical Trainer is such a quality product, it is surprising that it does not come with a manual to help you put it together. If you order the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical Trainer, you might as well find the manual online and print off a copy before the box shows up. You will need one.
It Really Isn’t a Portable Unit – While the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical comes with the facility to wheel the unit out of sight so you don’t have to devote a room to working out, the weight of the unit makes that something you will avoid. Of course, the weight of the Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical Trainer is what makes it a stable and reliable workout machine. So the trade off is you set up your home gym and leave it set up all the time. Its worth it for a commercial quality exercise room in your own home ready whenever you are.
The Esprit by Spirit EL-3 Elliptical Trainer Product Features:
- Standard-sized, gym-quality elliptical machine for the home; measures 87 x 27 x 67 inches (LxWxH).
- 16 levels of resistance; 8 total programs, including 2 heart rate control.
- Self-leveling, oversized pedals with 2-degree inward slant.
- High density, sweat resistant rubber hand grips, water bottle caddy.
- Blue backlit exercise console, large transport wheels, 350-pound weight capacity
- Resistance type: Magnetic
- Resistance control: Electronic
- Resistance levels: 16
- Watts: 750
- Stride length: 20 inches
- Heart rate monitoring: Yes
- Programs: 8 total (including 2 heart rate control)
- Maximum weight capacity: 350 pounds
- Dimensions: 87 x 27 x 67 inches (LxWxH)
- Weight: 195 pounds
- Manufacturer’s Warranty – Lifetime on frame and resistance brake; 3 years for parts; 1 year for labor