HealthRider Elliptical Trainer Machines
HealthRider is another brand manufactured from industry leader Icon Health and Fitness. Icon Health and Fitness also manufacture brands like Nordic Track, Epic, Weslo, Proform and Reebok. Healthrider has recently introduced 2 new models – the H70e and the H90e. These new models are improved compared to older models with sleeker looks and more advanced workout features.
Priced around $999 HealthRider ellipticals are mainly seen as economy elliptical machines. The problem is there are lots of machines in this price range, so competition is very stiff, so based on that fact it may be hard to select the HeathRider brand.
While HealthRider does add a few perks to their machines; total body workout using upper body arm bars, heart rate monitors using EKG Pulse Sensors, gripping the sensors gives you feedback about your heart rate, iFit workout cards offer 8 weeks of personal trainer workouts (per card), which will automatically adjust your speed and incline to fit the workout’s goals, power ramp/incline allows you increase your workout slope, which works different muscle groups to burn the maximum amount of calories.
Does not stand out in the Pack
While HealthRider ellipticals are made as economy ellipticals, they are not really built to stand up to regular or rugged use. While you do get some interesting features you could get the same features and a lot more on similar priced brands such as Nordic Track and a few other brands. You may read the elliptical machine reviews, if you don’t have any idea what brand is suits your need.
Focus on the Machines
The HealthRider H70e Elliptical Trainer features; silent magnetic resistance, eight workout programs, upper-body workout arms, 18″ stride length, rear flywheel, dual-grip heart rate monitor, oversized, cushioned pedals, 300 lbs max. user weight, warranty — 90 days parts and labor.
Healthrider C550e Elliptical, entering the market just under $500, plus shipping, this model includes;
10 Built-in Workouts, dual-Grip BioLogic Heart Rate Monitor, Target Pacer, ClearView Backlit Display, CoolAire Workout Fan, Digital Resistance, 16″ Stride Length, 275 lb Weight User Capacity.
Healthrider C515e elliptical fitness machine, comes in between $300-$350 and features; eight built-in programs, blue back-lit LCD display, hand pulse monitors, 18” stride length, upper body workout, 90 day limited warranty, built-in fan for keeping cool.
HealthRider H300 Elliptical is around $400, and offers; SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance with 12 levels of resistance, upper body workout, 18” stride length, oversized pedals, 8 pre-set programs, EKG grip pulse sensors, and a clear and easy-to-read LCD that keeps track of your development by displaying speed, time, distance and calories burned. With a maximum user weight of 250 lbs.
Not Recommended
Overall Fitness Pros and consumers do not recommend HealthRider brand ellipticals – not because they’re poor machines – but just because there are a lot better options out there at the same price point.