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Precor AMT 835 (Adaptive Motion Trainer) | Reviews

April 12, 2018 by  
Filed under Elliptical Trainer

Precor AMT 835

Precor AMT 835 (Adaptive Motion Trainer)

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The new Precor AMT® 835 is a unique type of elliptical machine. AMT stands for Adaptive Motion Trainer. It is a stepper, treadmill, and elliptical in one. You can adjust your stride without touching any controls, using Precor’s Open Stride which provides you with an infinite range of stride paths (0 to 36 inches). Handheld arms allow you to workout both upper and lower body, while on the machine for a total body workout.

The Stride Dial™ visually shows you the stride length to determine which muscle groups are being worked. As stride length changes, the Stride Dial updates real-time. The AMT 835 is self powered, so it does not require an electrical outlet. Stride height and resistance can be controlled by easy to use toggle switches. Simple controls and easy to read LED console which will be familiar to those who use Precor equipment in the gym. This is a commercial model, so it is rugged and built to last, with a 10 years parts warranty. Accessories holders are included for water bottle, reading communication devices (tablets) and portable music players.


Precor AMT 835 Console

Precor AMT 835 Console (click for larger image)

Precor AMT 835 Features: The AMT 835 has handheld heart rate sensors on the fixed handlebars, and is Telemetry enabled to be used with wireless chest heart straps such as Polar 5 KHz transmitters. The resistance system has 20 levels of magnetic resistance which can be controlled on the console. The console uses easy to read LED displays. The electronic readouts include: Resistance Level, Stride Distance, Calories, Heat Rate, Time Remaining, Elapsed Time, Strides/Min, Watts, and the Stride Dial™ showing stride type.

Maximum User Weight Capacity: Up to 350 pounds.
AMT 835 Warranty: 10-year on parts, 1-year labor, Lifetime on frame & welds
Dimensions: 80″(L) x 35″(W) x 73″(H) (422 lbs.)


Smart-Review Commentary: The AMT 835 Adaptive Motion Trainer is truly a unique piece of gym equipment. It allows you to excercise as a stepper, elliptical, and treadmill. This is accomplished by adjusting your stride, which requires no controls, as its all done by your leg movements using Precor’s Open Stride Technology. The handlebar arms allow you to get an upper body workout if you desire. You can see what type of stride you are at by looking at the unique Stride Dial™. This is a commercial model and is designed for the abuse that such equipment gets in a health club/gym environment. This model has received outstanding consumer reviews and the AMT 835 is a Smart-Review Top Pick for 2018.


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    Elliptical Features

  • Adaptive Motion Trainer
  • 20 resistance levels
  • Grip Heart monitor
  • Telemetry Heart monitor
  • Maximum user weight limit: 350 lbs.
  • Water bottle holder
  • Tablet holder
  • 0 to 30-inch stride
  • LED Console
  • Stride Dial™
  • Upper Body Workout
  • Stride Height Control

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Precor AMT 835 (Adaptive Motion Trainer) with Open Stride | Demonstration


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