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Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer
 
Manufacturer: Schwinn
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Ideal for the home gym for fitness enthusiasts of any skill level, the Schwinn 420 provides an effective cardiovascular workout by combining upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion. Elliptical trainers emulate the natural motion of your foot while supporting your heel throughout the stride, making them much easier on your knees and joints.
In addition to feeling more natural while working out, regular use on elliptical trainers will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health (and burning calories at the same time).

The Schwinn 420 offers 16 computer-controlled resistance levels and 12 programs for workout variety, including six user-profile programs, one fitness test, and one custom workout. Its quick start functions allows you to easily change your resistance level while exercising to challenge yourself to the next level. It offers a natural-feeling 18-inch stride while the trainer's BioFit design will provide a comfortable feel on the footpads and handlebars. The handlebars also feature grip heart rate monitoring, which allows you to track your heart rate while you're exercising.

Features and Specifications:

  • Biomechanically designed linkages means a comfortable and natural elliptical path
  • Ergonomic handles for multiple workout positions; fixed and moving handlebars
  • Perimeter weighted flywheel with high inertia for smooth, consistent workouts
  • Oversized stabilizers and levelers that are built-in for a solid workout platform
  • 12 workout programs, including 6 course profiles, fitness test and custom workout
  • Integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring
  • Water bottle holder
  • Magazine rack
  • Transport wheels
  • 16 resistance levels
  • Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
  • 18-inch stride length
  • Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
  • Maximum user weight: 300 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
5 years on the frame, 1 year on parts and electronics, 3 months on wear parts, 3 months on labor



The Schwinn 420 offers biomechanically designed linkages for a comfortable and natural feel.


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Schwinn 430
Schwinn 420
Schwinn 431
Nautilus E514
Schwinn 460
Style Front Drive Dual Action Front Drive Dual Action Front Drive Dual Action Front Drive Dual Action Variable Stride Dual Action
Stride Length 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 2 to 26 inches
Motion Forward/
Reverse
Forward/
Reverse
Forward/
Reverse
Forward/
Reverse
Forward/
Reverse
Resistance Magnetic ECB Magnetic ECB Magnetic ECB Magnetic ECB Magnetic ECB
Resistance Levels 16 16 16 16 16
Dimensions (L x W x H) 59" x 26" x 68" 62" x 26" x 71" 59" x 26" x 68" 62" x 26" x 71" 54" x 34" x 73"
Product Weight 152 pounds 154 pounds 172 pounds 165 pounds 221 pounds
Maximum User Weight 275 pounds 300 300 pounds 300 300 pounds
Display LCD LCD Backlit LCD Backlit LCD Touch screen, backlit LCD
Display Features Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance, course profile Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval, time, resistance Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance, course profile Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance, course profile
Heart Rate Grip Grip Grip Chest strap with telemetry; grip on handlebars Chest strap with telemetry; grip on handlebars
Programs 1 manual, 6 profile, 1 calorie goal, results mode, BMI test 1 manual, 8 profile 1 manual, 10 profile, 2 heart rate control, 2 custom, time trial, calorie goal, fitness test, BMI test, recovery mode, results, mode 1 manual, 11 profile, 2 custom for two users 1 manual, 11 profile, 2 custom for two users
Warranty Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days Frame--5 years, parts--1 year, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days Frame--10 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, wear parts--90 days Frame--10 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, wear parts--90 days
Other Features Transport wheels, water bottle holder Transport wheels, water bottle holder, magazine rack Transport wheels, water bottle holder, 3-speed fan, MP3/iPod holder Transport wheels, oversized deluxe footpads, water bottle holder, magazine rack Transport wheels, fixed and moving handlebars, articulating foot plates, cooling fan, water bottle holder

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Product Details

  • Provides smooth upper- and lower-body cardiovascular workout with 16 resistance levels
  • 12 workout programs, including 6 course profiles, fitness test and custom workout
  • Integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring
  • Ergonomic handles for multiple workout positions; natural-feeling 18-inch stride
  • 300-pound maximum user weight; 5-year warranty on frame, 1 year on parts and electronics

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An Excellent Value for the Price
 
Review Date: August 31, 2010
Reviewer: Belltapper,
This review is based on having ordered the machine, taken delivery, put it together, and used it about half a dozen times.

I had the advantage of having browsed through the hundreds of reviews on this site of the predecessor 430 machine, as well as the fewer number there for this product. Because of that, I was aware of some of the assembly problems that others had encountered, especially on the 430, and some other things to be alert for, which probably helped.

Ordering was smooth (usual Amazon routine) and the delivery was timely and efficient. Delivery was to my home, whereas the machine was intended for my cabin, so the delivery guy slid it into the back of my SUV for me.

The box is very heavy (nearly 170 lbs), and the intended location was in an upstairs room. I didn't have anyone available at my cabin to assist, but was able to slide it out of my SUV so that it was standing on end on the front deck and then "walk" it through the door by rotating it back and forth on the two short edges of the end. Once inside, I laid it flat, opened and unpacked it. (It was very well packaged, with everything sealed in plastic and packed in styrofoam.) I then carried the pieces upstairs individually or in small groupings. The heaviest piece was the flywheel assembly (about 45 pounds), which was manageable.

I assembled it by myself in a little over two hours, using my own tools. In a pinch, you could probably make do with the tools that come with it, although it would likely take somewhat longer. The assembly instructions are OK. I prefer written ones, which tend to be more specific, whereas these ones are primarily illustrations. But, that's probably the most efficient and economical way for manufacturers to deal with today's multi-lingual requirements. The parts list is very comprehensive and complete. I ended up with a few parts left over which didn't appear to be covered in the instructions or parts list, which made me think the machine might be produced on some sort of common assembly line with another type for which parts were inadvertently included. But, everything that I actually needed seemed to be there.

As far as actual use, I've used it about half a dozen times and am quite satisfied with it so far.

Compared to commercial grade machines or more expensive home machines, it lacks a few "nice touches", but nothing essential for me. For example, as others have noted, the screen isn't backlit and it doesn't have a built-in fan, but I can get by without either of those.

It's pretty compact (although you do stand pretty high on it), so the stride length and arm "throw" length are a little shorter than on some machines. I'm 6'0" and they're pretty much at the limit for me, so it might be a problem for a taller guy. I also have to hold the handles by the tops of the knobs, rather than a little further down as on machines with longer handles, which I find to be somewhat less comfortable and "natural", but I can live with it.

Lack of a bottle holder would have been somewhat annoying, as some have noted, but there's a place for one, and I had one from an old machine which I was able to install.

Some have found the heart rate monitor to be somewhat slow and sluggish, but I find it to be about on a par with other home machines I've had. I've found the calories generated at the maximum resistance setting over a given time interval to be noticably less than on commercial machines (about one-quarter as many) or more expensive home machines (about one-third as many), but comparable to those of similar home machines that fall short overall in other respects compared to this one.

It's also very smooth and quiet and "solid" feeling for a machine in this price range. It has just recently (the last time or two) started to exhibit a slight but noticeable "click" on each rotation that I think might be coming from the left wheel track (although not sure yet), which I will investigate further, but nothing unusual for this type of machine. I usually watch DVDs when I use it, and, at least so far, it's barely audible over those.

All in all, a very good value for the price, hence the five stars notwithstanding a few minor irritants. I'm quite satisfied with it, and definitely glad I bought it.




Excellent Value
 
Review Date: August 31, 2010
Reviewer: The Negotiator,
Despite having a gym membership, I was looking for equipment that I could use from home. I wanted something I could use on my schedule, and that would not require building an addition to house it. This is perfect. The product footprint is smaller than a tredmill. The movements are smooth and extremely quiet- so I can use it very late or very early,without disturbing anyone. I am impressed with the sturdiness and stability of the unit. You can personalize programs for several people, without losing any data. It has multiple levels of intensity, so you can make the workout as easy or as hard as you prefer. Even when cylcing backwards (for alternate muscle groups) the equipment movement is very smooth and remains quiet. It was assembled by my teenage son, within 3 hours of arrival.Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer The only negative comment would be that I needed to use an extension cord to enable the unit to be plugged into the wall (to use the programming component). But, even the cord is unobtrusive after everything was set up. The unit is tall, but the stability provided is more than adequate. I love this elliptical. I'm so glad I chose it rather than a tredmill. The price was fantastic, and the shipping was free. It doesn't get any better than this.
Great machine
 
Review Date: August 27, 2010
Reviewer: Erica Chavis, WASHINGTON, DC, US
Elliptical works great, although we did hire someone to put it together despite reviews that it was easy to assemble! I am very happy with it as are my 2 teen daughters who have used it more than me as of now.
Good elliptical. Not so good shipping company
 
Review Date: August 23, 2010
Reviewer: Ravi Kulkarni, boston ma
The product is very good. I had it assembled in few hours. The elliptical is stable and built solid. The user manual is not very good. Seems to be missing lot of information. I figured out how their menu systems work.
However I was not very happy with shipping company. First the package arrived with damage. The shipping company chose to return the item themselves instead of giving the damaged item. When the replacement arrived, the delivery person wanted to leave the box outside the house. He would not bring the box in the house - just a matter of few steps. He said that he will loose job if he brings the box in the house. I do not understand the policy of shipping company that would not allow the delivery person to bring the heavy box into the home.
Excellent Elliptical!!
 
Review Date: August 19, 2010
Reviewer: Sean Mcgirk,
This elliptical is nothing short of excellent. My wife and I have been using it for a few months now and it is really great. I have nothing bad to say. Assembly might be a little intimidating for some but was easy enough. Once setup this thing is solid as a rock and noise free!! The stride is great and overall construction is close to gym quality. The only (minor) gripe I have is the computer only allows one user, other users just have to use the guest mode. Two users would be a nice addition to the computer. Anyone looking for a really good, affordable elliptical will be really happy with this.
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Omega CO-E130C Elliptical - Copper
 
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Get Your Body Back: Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Fit After Having Your Baby
 
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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alf of the nearly four million American women who have babies each year find themselves still carrying extra baby weight six months after delivery. A new mom faces a number of challengesstress, fatigue, depression, and lack of time for herself. Drawng from her own first hand experiences, Anita Bell designed this uncomplicated, easy-to-follow, three-month program with those challenges in mind. Included in the plan:The Mothers KISS Menu: Keep It Simple and Satisfying to lose weight and feel good The Workable Workout: Exercises for workouts with baby, anytime and anywhere Mommy Care: Tips and suggestions for self-pampering and relieving stress Simple shopping lists, healthy meal plans, and delicious recipesFinally, women can get their bodies backand keep em!

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Honest Nutrition: A Descent Into The Ocean Of Nutritional Prattle, And Coming Up For Air
 
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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Honest Nutrition is an attempt to do what textbooks and hundreds of diet books do not. Nutrition textbooks do not tell you that this science is in its infancy, nor how many "scientific" claims are open to question, based on faulty research or simple hunches. If they include some of the biochemical and physiological context of nutrition, they still omit financial, social and political aspects.

After attempting to understand the prejudice against vitamins and supplements among the industrial-medical-political Big Brother (IMP-BB) and the lack of evidence for most alternatives, there is still some useful information.

Opposing philosophies are denoted as SUPR (SUrgery-PRescription orientation) and UTHR (Unconventional Therapies, Herbal Remedies.)

Honest Nutrition uses a large alphabetical section to give easy access to useful information about many diseases and nutritional therapies.

Honest Nutrition includes information about hormone resistance diseases, cryptic infections as a cause of "unknown etiology" diseases, and the effect of nutrition on behavior and criminality.

Some claims:

1. Obesity always involves hormones, sometimes with positive-feedback loops, which is why "Just eat less and exercise" seldom works. 2. A major factor in arterial disease is viscous blood, resulting in part from a lack of omega-3 fat. Cholesterol lowering does not help. 3. Some heart attacks may be due to hormonal effects, involving the hormone ouabain, and preventable with an extract of the herb strophanthus. 4. Many, or most North Americans suffer serious lack of nutrients: vitamin D, magnesium, and plant nutrients.

The author challenges the medical establishment to examine their doctrines and learn how to help people suffering from nutritional diseases. Many technical terms are included. The non-scientific reader is asked to skip over these, to gain a useful knowledge of nutrition.

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Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2008 Model)
 
Manufacturer: Sole
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Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E95 elliptical trainer. Boasting a heavy 30-pound flywheel, a high gear ratio not found on most comparable models, and a pair of upper body handles, the E95 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize and adjustable foot pedals, which were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that's common in other elliptical machines. The collaboration also produced a revolutionary foot pedal angle adjustment not found on any other elliptical. Taking into account that not everyone walks the same way, Sole engineers made the E95's pedals adjustable to fit the way you walk. This also reduces the likelihood of numb toes and sore Achilles tendons.

Workout specifics include 20 resistance levels, 10 total programs (including two custom and two heart-rate programs), and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a red/green display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. Additional features include stationary handlebars with built-in pulse sensors for monitoring your heart rate; a heart rate chest strap for hands-free pulse monitoring; heavy-duty rails with smooth-riding wheels on the back; and a rear plastic shroud that adds additional stability for aggressive use. The E95, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 400 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor.

Specifications:

  • Stride Length: 20 inches
  • Cushioned and Adjustable Footpad: Yes
  • Resistance Type: Eddy Current Braking
  • Resistance Levels: 20 levels of resistance
  • Power: Standard 110
  • Upper Body: Yes
  • Handgrip: Molded
  • HGP: Yes
  • Telemetry Belt: Yes
  • HR Control: Yes
  • HR Autopilot: Yes
  • Programs: 10
  • Standard: 6
  • User Defined: 2
  • Heart Rate: Yes, 2 user programs
  • Fans: Yes
  • Water Bottle / Accessory Holders: Yes
  • Plastic Shroud On Rear Rails: Yes, extra rear stability
  • Product Weight: 215 pounds
  • Maximum Weight Capacity: 400 pounds
  • Speakers and MP3 Plug-in: Yes

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, parts / electronics - 5 years, labor - 2 years

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

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100 Days of Weight Loss: The Secret to Being Successful on Any Diet Plan
 
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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This personal growth diet companion encourages dieters--no matter what diet plan they are on--to stick to it by giving them the tools to address the issues behind their eating habits and to make the right choices.

Going on a diet is easy, staying on a diet is hard and it is the consistent, long-term lifestyle change that results in real success. This book is not a diet but a diet companion. There are 100 short lessons that provide coping skills, behavioral tools, and personal growth ideas that serve as a companion and encourager and give dieters the daily strength to stick with their resolution. Spangle tackles the emotional and psychological issues of weight loss, which is missing from most diet plans. They tell you what to eat. 100 Days of Weight Loss gives you the personal tools to make the right choices.

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Body Rider BRD2000 Elliptical Trainer with Seat
 
Manufacturer: Body Max
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Enjoy a total body cardio workout without trudging to the gym day after day with the Body Rider BRD2000 dual cardio trainer. The BRD2000 is actually two fitness machines in one, with a pair of elliptical arms and foot pedals for upright elliptical use, as well as an adjustable seat that turns the machine into an exercise bike. As a result, users can vary their workout routines depending on the goals they're trying to achieve. The BRD2000 is built around a chain-driven fan wheel, with high-momentum fan blades that run quietly and smoothly without impacting your knees. (The fan also produces a gentle breeze as you exercise.) The electronic console, meanwhile, makes it easy to track your workout, with measurements for time, speed, distance, and calories burned. Finally, the unit's seat adjusts vertically and horizontally to fit users of different heights and weights. Too busy to hit the gym on a regular basis? The BRD2000 will help you see results in only 20 minutes per day three or four times a week.

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Product Details

  • 2-in-1 fitness machine with settings for elliptical trainer and exercise bike use
  • High-momentum fan blades produce a gentle breeze as you exercise
  • Tension adjusts easily with the turn of a knob; offers minimal impact on joints
  • Electronic console tracks your time, speed, distance, and calories burned
  • Seat adjusts vertically and horizontally to fit different body heights and types

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