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Universal E40 Home Elliptical Trainer | Reviews

January 1, 2018 by  
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Universal E40 Home Elliptical Trainer

Universal E40 Home Elliptical Trainer

Rated 4 1/2 Stars

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The new Universal E40 Elliptical Trainer provides a low priced elliptical trainer with basic features. This is our lowest priced elliptical. The Universal brand quality is well known in fitness clubs. The E40 model is ideal for your home gym and for fitness enthusiasts of any skill level who want a low impact workout. The Universal E40 Elliptical Trainer can provide an effective cardiovascular workout by combining upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion and is easier on your joints. Regular use on elliptical trainers will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health and burning calories. This Universal Trainer uses 8 levels of Magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance. ECB technology has the advantage of no friction, reliability, little to no maintenance costs, and quiet operation.


Universal E40 Home Elliptical Features: The LCD screen shows your progress with 8 workout programs. The screen will display (time, pulse, RPM, speed, heart rate, distance, the resistance level, and course profile). Water bottle holder. Transport wheels to move your Elliptical Trainer. Grip heart rate monitoring on handlebars provides your cardio progress on the LCD screen. The E40 has a 17-inch elliptical stride. Built-in speaker with aux input.


Maximum User Weight Capacity: Up to 275 pounds.
Elliptical Warranty: Frame: 3 years, Mechanical: 1 years, Electrical: 1 year
Dimensions: 56.0″ long x 23.7″ wide x 64.5″ tall (112 lbs.)


Smart-Review Commentary: The Universal E40 Elliptical Trainer is our lowest priced elliptical. It is a top rated trainer (by consumer reviews). It is bare bones compared to some of the more expensive models, but gives you a solid basic cross training elliptical. If you want an arm workout, you can use the handlbars for a full body workout. What you get with this Universal elliptical trainer is a well built light duty training machine (up to 275 lbs. user weight). Ellipticals offer low impact on the joints. The Universal E40 has ECB magnetic resistance (the best type). It has an 17-inch stride. This model has a speaker with an aux jack to plug in your MP3 player or smartphone. The E40 has transport wheels, and is a lighter weight elliptical for moving around. The LCD display is basic (no backlight), but displays all of the important workout information. This model has no incline ramp. The E40 model is very similar to the older Schwinn A40 model. For models with more features, see the Schwinn models below. For Home Elliptical Trainers, the Universal E40 a great deal for the money and is a Smart-Review Top Pick.

**This model has been discontinued** Please see the Schwinn 430 and 470 models below.


Universal E40 Home Elliptical Trainer Universal E40 Elliptical Trainer Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer Schwinn 470 Elliptical Trainer
    Elliptical Features

  • 8 resistance levels
  • 22 workout programs
  • Transport wheels
  • Cross Trainer
  • Grip Heart monitors
  • Maximum user weight limit: 275 lbs.
  • Water bottle holder
  • 17-inch stride
  • LCD Display
  • Media/Tablet Tray
  • 3 Year Frame Warranty
  • Magnetic ECB Resistance

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8 resistance levels
7 workout programs
No Incline
LCD Display

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20 resistance levels
22 workout programs
Manual Incline
LCD Display

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25 resistance levels
29 workout programs
Motorized Incline
Backlit LCD Display


Schwinn 470 Home Elliptical Cross-Trainer

SmartReview.com Elliptical Recommendation:

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 2019” for ellipticals under $1000.


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