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Proform Cardio HIIT Home Elliptical Trainer | Reviews 2020

April 25, 2020 by  
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Proform Cardio HIIT Home Elliptical Trainer

Proform Cardio HIIT Home Elliptical Trainer

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The new Proform Cardio HIIT Elliptical Trainer provides a unique elliptical that burns more calories and works out more muscles. Its compact base takes up less room than traditional ellipticals.

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. The HIIT works by your giving 100% effort for a set time, with short recovery periods. This workout will keep up your heart rate, burn calories and build strength. You get a full body workout as well, with a 10-inch vertical elliptical stepping path along with upper body punching actions which will simulate stair climbing and boxing. This action exercises your calves, hamstrings, glutes, quads, biceps, and triceps. As your feet never leave the pedals, you achieve near zero impact which is easy on your joints and back.

The HIIT Trainer has SMR Silent magnetic resistance: Has the advantage of no friction, reliability, little to no maintenance costs, and quiet operation. The HIIT Trainer has a 28 lb. flywheel for smooth operation.


Proform HIIT Control Console

Proform HIIT Elliptical Features: The 7-inch backlit LCD screen shows your progress with 32 workout apps, and 24 Resistance levels. 5-inch elliptical stepping path with 10-inch vertical. Transport wheels to move your Elliptical Trainer. Grip heart rate monitoring on handlebars provides your cardio progress on the LCD screen. Integrated tablet holder (does not block console display). Cool Air workout fan, water bottle holder, Audio auxillary port with 2 speakers. Compatible with Bluetooth smart heart rate monitors.

iFitĀ® Coach Ready™ (iFit subscription required). Bluetooth connectivity and iFit allows personalized workouts, customized calorie targets, activity recommendations, daily coaching. Work out all over the world with Google Maps™.


Maximum User Weight Capacity: Up to 350 pounds.
Elliptical Warranty: Frame: Lifetime, Parts: 3 years, Labor: 1 year
Dimensions: 66.7″L x 29.2″W x 52″H (112 lbs.)
Model Number: PFEL09915


Smart-Review Commentary: The Proform Cardio HIIT Elliptical Trainer is a unique exercise machine. It is built for high intensity workouts, simulating a stair stepper and boxing at the same time. It is a low impact workout, and a smooth ride with the 28 lb. flywheel and Magnetic resistance. It can burn more calories than traditional exercise equipment such as treadmills. A solid machine with a maximum weight limit of 350 pounds. HIIT is high intensity, so check with your doctor about this type of exercise. Stride is 10″ Vertical, 5″ Horizontal. As for features, this one is fully loaded with 32 workout apps, 24 levels of resistance, speakers and workout fan. For Home Elliptical Trainers, the Proform Cardio HIIT is a Smart-Review Top Pick for 2020.


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    Elliptical Features

  • 24 resistance levels
  • 32 workout apps
  • Transport wheels
  • 28 pound flywheel
  • Cross Trainer
  • Grip Heart monitors
  • Maximum user weight limit: 350 lbs.
  • Water bottle holder
  • Built-in Fan
  • Built-in Speakers
  • 7-inch LCD Display
  • Backlit LCD Display
  • Media/Tablet Tray
  • Lifetime Frame Warranty
  • iFit Ready
  • SMR Magnetic Resistance

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24 resistance levels
32 workout programs
Backlit LCD Display

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25 resistance levels
29 workout programs
Backlit LCD Display

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20 resistance levels
22 workout programs
LCD Display


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Schwinn 470 Home Elliptical Cross-Trainer
The Schwinn 470 Elliptical Trainer is an excellent medium duty elliptical under $1000. If you upgrade to the 470, you will get a well built elliptical with a powered (motorized) incline ramp, 29 workout programs, 25 levels of magnetic resistance, 300 lb. weight limit, built-in speakers & Fan, Bluetooth with APP, a Backlit LCD screen. The Schwinn MY17 470 has received outstanding reviews. The Schwinn 470 elliptical is our “BEST OF 2021” for ellipticals under $1000.


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